You don’t have tocreate onefrom scratch.

The Microsoft Online site is an excellent resource in your search for the right template.

How to Access Online Templates

you might find and download Microsoft Office online templates in Word.

Microsoft Word’s new-file screen.

Here’s how:

SelectFile>Newto start a new document.

Select a template or use the search box to find alternatives.

When you find the template you want to use, select it to see a preview and description.

New menu in Word with the Create button highlighted

SelectCreateto fire up the template.

However, the online templates are integrated with the in-app ones when you search.

SelectFile>New from Template.

New from Template option in Word for Mac

The keyboard shortcut isShift+Command+P.

ClickTemplates(located next toSearchat the top of the screen).

Use thesearch barto look for a specific kind of template.

Templates option in the Search heading in Word for Mac

The results will be a mix of the preloaded Word templates and the ones available online.

pick the template you want.

SelectCreateto download the template and open a newly formatted document ready for use.

Search bar in Templates section of Word for Mac

If this is the case, go to the Office Online templates page.

From the Office templates page, it’s possible for you to search by Office program or by theme.

When you search by program, you have the option to search by document bang out.

Choose button in Word for Mac

When you find a template that suits your needs, clickDownloadorCustomize in Word.

The template will open for editing in Word or online.

What Is a Template?

Customize in Word or Download options highlighted from a Microsoft Word online template

Templates are pre-formatted document file types that create a copy of the template contents when opened.

Template files for Microsoft Word use the extensions .dot, .dotx, or .dotm.

you’ve got the option to then save the document with a unique filename.