If you want to create a template to apply repeatedly in Pages or Microsoft Word-like on your business enterprise letterhead, for instance, each application has a smooth method for doing so. In Pages, you’ll first configure your letterhead precisely the way you want it… Pages will then ask you where you’d like to place it.
“Pages Asks You Where to Save” Dialog Box on the Mac
If you pick “Add to Template Chooser” and call your advent, then relying on how your preferences are installed, you’ll likely see it when you first open Pages below the “My Templates” section.
“My Templates” in Pages on the Mac
If you don’t see that Template Chooser when you launch Pages, then either alternate the possibilities stated in the fantastic article by Jeff Butts I linked to above, or you may additionally keep down the Option key in the “File” menu and “New” will switch to “New from Template Chooser.”
“New from Template Chooser” Option in Pages on the Mac
If you save the letterhead someplace handy instead of including it in the Template Chooser, you will definately see a brand new file in the region you picked. It’ll have the extension.T template.
Pages Template File on Mac Desktop
When you double-click that report to open it, you could once more decide to feature it in the Template Chooser. If you opt for this, the “New Document” button will create a replica of your creation that you may use without overwriting the original. Neat!
Pages Dialog Box When Template Is Opened on the Mac
In Word, matters are touch-specific. Nevertheless, after choosing File> Save as Template, you’ll configure the document as you’d like the template to look.
“Save as TemplFilein Word on the Mac
The location it offers to shop the issue is…a bit unusual. However, you’ll need to accept that, putting it in Word’s default Templates menu if you want it to appear there.
Word’s Template-Saving Location at the Mac
But to open your template after that, you’ll start a brand new document in Word, deciding on File> New from Template if you don’t file system’s so-called Document Gallery upon launch:
Word’s “New from Template” Option on the Mac
When you get to the Document Gallery later, you can choose “Personal” beneath the “New” tab to view any custom templates you’ve introduced.
Personal Templates in Word on the Mac
Whether you open a Word template that way or double-click on it from the Finder, it’ll work like in Pages—this system will create a replica of your File so you can’t overwrite it. Which is incredible and so much easier than simply opening the equal item repeatedly and using “Save As.” If I did it in that manner, I would write over my unique at least ninety percent of the time because I’m a space cadet like that.
