Template (file format)
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The term document template when used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications
that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically for that particular application.
Template file formats are those whose file extension indicates that the file type is intended as a very high starting point from which to create other files.
These types of files are usually indicated on the File menu
of the application:
File -> Save As ... -> Document (for printing or emailing, etc.)
File -> Save As ... -> Template (for specifying future documents)
For example the word processing
application Microsoft Word
uses different file extensions for documents and templates.
In Microsoft Word 2003
the file extension
In Microsoft Word 2007
the file extension
In Adobe Dreamweaver the file extension
The word "Template" means " A preformatted file type that can be used to quickly create a specific file. In the Template, everything such as Font, Size, Color, Background pictures are preformatted but users can also edit them
Application software
Application software, also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with...
that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically for that particular application.
Template file formats are those whose file extension indicates that the file type is intended as a very high starting point from which to create other files.
These types of files are usually indicated on the File menu
File menu
The File menu is a computer menu common to most file-handling computer programs with a GUI . It often appears as the first item in the menu bar, and contains commands relating to the handling of files, such as open, save, print, etc...
of the application:
File -> Save As ... -> Document (for printing or emailing, etc.)
File -> Save As ... -> Template (for specifying future documents)
For example the word processing
Word processing
Word processing is the creation of documents using a word processor. It can also refer to advanced shorthand techniques, sometimes used in specialized contexts with a specially modified typewriter.-External links:...
application Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
uses different file extensions for documents and templates.
In Microsoft Word 2003
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2003 is a productivity suite written and distributed by Microsoft for their Windows operating system. Released on October 21, 2003, it was the successor to Office XP and the predecessor to Office 2007.- Overview :...
the file extension
.dot is used to indicate a template, and the file extension .doc to indicate a standard document.In Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 is a Windows version of the Microsoft Office System, Microsoft's productivity suite. Formerly known as Office 12 in the initial stages of its beta cycle, it was released to volume license customers on November 30, 2006 and made available to retail customers on January 30, 2007...
the file extension
.dotx is used to indicate a template, and the file extension .docx to indicate a standard document.In Adobe Dreamweaver the file extension
.dwt is used to indicate a template.The word "Template" means " A preformatted file type that can be used to quickly create a specific file. In the Template, everything such as Font, Size, Color, Background pictures are preformatted but users can also edit them
See also
- Template
- File extension
- File formatFile formatA file format is a particular way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file.Since a disk drive, or indeed any computer storage, can store only bits, the computer must have some way of converting information to 0s and 1s and vice-versa. There are different kinds of formats for...
- List of file formats