Session 4-Create and use Template

 Que 1: Define a template.

Answer: A template is a model that you use to create other documents.

Templates can contain anything that regular documents can contain, such as text, graphics, a set of styles, and user-specific setup information such as measurement units, language, the default printer, and toolbar and menu customization.

Que 2: What are the advantages of templates?

Answer: Advantages of Templates:

·        Template simplifies document creation.

·        Templates save time or money.

·        Offer consistency and clarity.

Que 3: Write steps to use a predefined template in Writer.

Answer: Steps to use a predefined template in Writer:-

·        Click Command File-> New -> Templates and Documents

·        Click on the Template Icon. Double Click the folder, that contains a list of templates.

·        Click on the desired template name.

·        Click Open.

·        Now you can do editing as per your requirement.

 

Que 4: Write steps to create a new template in Writer.

Answer: Steps to create a new template in Writer:

·        Open a new or existing document (either a letter or notes)

·        Add the content, formatting, and styles that you want to add to your template.

·        Click on File -> Templates -> Save.

·        It will open the Templates dialog. Under the Templates dialog-

·        Type the name of the template in the New template field.

·        Select the categories in the Categories list.

·        Click Ok to save the new template.

 

Que 5: How would you set up the default template in Writer?

Answer: By default, when you create a new document in Writer, it creates a document based on its default template.

To set a custom template as the default template in OpenOffice Writer, do the following:

·        Click the command File -> Template -> Organize. It will open the Template Management dialog.

·        In the Template Management dialog, Double click the folder containing template, select the desired template.

·        Click the Command button on the right and from drop down menu, click command Set as Default Template.

·        Close the dialog box,

Que 6: How would you update your current document to implement a different template?

Answer: To update your current document to implement a different template, follow these steps:

·        Create a new document using the template.

·        Open an existing document in another window, press Ctrl+A, and press Ctrl+C.

·        Now paste this content in the blank document.

·        Save your updated document as per the new template with a name