Templates are far more than just convenient — In fact, they can be crucial. Check out our simple guide on how to use document templates in Microsoft Word.

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The no-muss, no-fuss letterhead template Start by opening a new blank document in Word and saving it as a template, using the .dot extension for Word 2003, or the .dotx extension for Word 2007.