How to Create Document Templates in Word 2007

1. Open a blank page in Microsoft Word 2007 by selecting the "Microsoft Office" button and clicking on “New.” In the “New Document” window, double-click on “Blank document” to open it (shortcut: Ctrl+N).
2. Create a memo template by typing “Memo” or “Memorandum” on top of your page. Bold and enlarge the font, so it can stand out.
3. Skip down a few lines. Then type “TO:” and press the “Tab” key. Leave in an empty block of space to hold the recipient's name.
4. Double-space and type “FROM:” and press the “Tab” key. Again leave in an empty block of space representing the writer. You may also type in your name if you’re the primary user.
5. Double-space and type “DATE:” and press the “Tab” key. Use Word’s in-built “date and time” feature to enter the date by selecting “Insert” and “Date & Time” (in the "Text" group). Choose your date format, add a checkmark to "Update Automatically" and click “OK.”
6. Double-space and type “RE:” and press the “Tab” key. Leave in an empty block of space to hold the subject line for your template.
7. Double-space and add a line by using multiple dashes (--) or equal signs (==) to separate the top information from the body of your memo.
8. Double-space and type in dummy text representing the memorandum's message.
9. Open the header by clicking on “Insert” and “Header” from the “Header and Footer” group.” Pick a header from your choice to place it in your document template.
10. Add your company logo to the header by selecting “Insert” and “Picture.” Find the logo you want to use and double-click it. Also, enter the address and phone number. Once the header information is complete, click on the “Close Header and Footer” button in the “Design” tab.
11. Add a watermark to your document with the words, “Confidential” by selecting the “Page Layout” tab and choosing “Watermark” from the "Page Background" group. Pick from the available watermarks or create your own by choosing “Custom Watermark.”
12. Save your document as a template in Microsoft Word 2007 by clicking on the Microsoft Office Button. Select “Save As” and “Word Templates.” Choose “Trusted Templates” from the left-hand-side of your "Save As" dialog box. Then name your file and press “Save.”