MS WORD Template Tutorial
When you acquire a template, use WORD to open it.  From the toolbar, click and browse to the location it was saved. (If you can't find it, go back to the download page and acquire it again--this time pay attention to its save location)

It will open just like it was a document.

 
Now, from the menu, click on VIEW → TOOLBARS → FORMS

A new toolbar will appear

Click on the . This will unlock the document, and allow you to manipulate the template and customize it to your needs.

 
You will probably want to type Your name, Subject and Period.  NOTE: The name, subject and period are  "form fields"--you will want to select and delete the fields, and type in your info "permanently". Make any other permanent changes you want, then click the again.  

 
Saving your template

To save your work as a template, choose FILE → SAVE AS from the menu.
Change the "Save as type" to Document template with the drop-down menu.

You will notice that the location of the file has changed to the Template folder. Give it a friendly name and click the save button.

Loading your template

You will not use the button load your template. Use New from the menu, or the button from the toolbar. 

  •  In Office 97 you will see your template with its friendly name. Double-click on your new template and it will appear.
  • In Office XP a task pane will appear on the right side of your screen.  Under Templates, choose On my computer


    Finally, a dialogue box appears with all your templates--choose the one that is appropriate.

     

Good luck!

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