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.

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.

You can print labels from Microsoft Word by using the Mailings tab. The Labels dialog box has hundreds of label templates to choose from, organized by brand. You can customize the label template ...