In this video tutorial I will show you how to create your own Microsoft Word template and how to use them and others in Microsoft Word.

There are a lot of sites that offer templates for Microsoft Word for you to use but I know most of you would like to know how to create your own and use them for your projects. As a bonus, you can also take those free Microsoft Word templates and modify them to create your own Microsoft Word templates!

Creating your Microsoft Word template is not just about changing font colors and adding styles. You can edit margins and add footer and headers as well.

You can also learn how to create a custom Microsoft Word new document template by visiting “Microsoft Word New Document, How To Create Custom Template.”

Sit back and relax as I show you how to create your own Microsoft Word template.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a new document and make sure its blank. Fill in the information and formatting that you want to be in your Microsoft Word template.
3. Save the document with the filename of your choice but make sure it is saved as a “document
   template” by selecting it under “save as type“, this is crucial! The directory where the Microsoft Word file will be saved will be in your user templates directory folder.
4. To use your newly created template or any template for that matter, click on “file>new“; then under templates choose “on my computer“; then under the general tab, choose click your Microsoft Word template you want to use. Now on the right hand side under “Create New” choose “Document” then click OK.

TIP: If you ever need to change your Microsoft Word “user templates folder“, go to “tools>options>file locations“; click on user templates and click on the button “modify” and choose the folder of your choice.

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More information:

Where Can I Find Free Microsoft Word Templates?

1. Microsofts own Microsoft Word Templates
2. Bookmark Templates for Microsoft Word
3. Brochures, Flyers, And Newsletter Templates for Microsoft Word
4. In-Zones Microsoft Word Templates
5. PrintingForLess.com Business Card Microsoft Word Templates
6. Avery Stationary Microsoft Word Templates
7. World Label Microsoft Word Templates

Top Free Alternatives To Microsoft Word

1. Open Office
   OpenOffice.org is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose.
2. AbiWord
   AbiWord is an award winning, small, fast, feature filled and cross platform word processor. Get your copy today to experience the state of the art in word processing.
3. Google Docs
   Free web-based word processor and spreadsheet, which allow you share and collaborate online.
4. Zoho
   Zoho offers a suite of online web applications geared towards increasing your productivity and offering easy collaboration. Zoho’s online office tools include a word processor, spreadsheet application, presentation tool, hosted wiki, notebook, CRM and etc.

I currently use AbiWord Portable from this list

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