Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to save existing files as custom templates in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to use custom templates to create new documents and how to delete custom templates.

Templates are “model” or “boilerplate” files that can be used to create new documents—without having to start from scratch every time.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

🍎Are you on a Mac? Please see "How to Save Files as Templates in Word for Mac":youtu.be/_AuUvvgUGd0.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:49 How to Save a File as a Custom Template
01:38 How to Create a Document from a Custom Template
02:03 How to Delete a Custom Template

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Save Files as Templates in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/templates-in-microsoft-word

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💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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