Templates

6.2. Creating templates

The following options exist:

The new template will be saved below My files in the Drive app. You can organize your own templates with template folders.

How to save the current document as a new template:

  1. Open an existing document or create a new one in the Text, Spreadsheet or Presentation app.

    Tip: In order to change a global template, create the new template from the global template that you want to change.

  2. In the File toolbar, click on Save in Drive. Select Save as template. The Save as template (dotx) window opens.

    Select a template folder.

    Enter a file name. Click on OK.

  3. Edit the content according to your wishes.

  4. In order to finish the editing of the template, click the Close document icon

How to add an existing document as template:

  1. Click on Add template in the toolbar. The Upload file window opens.

  2. Select a template.

    Result: The template will be uploaded to Drive. Then, the template will be displayed in New from template.

You can also use one of the following methods:

  • Drag a template from a file browser or from the desktop to the New from template area.

  • Use the context menu in New from template in a free area.

User interface:

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Parent topic: Templates