Microsoft Word 2010 Templates

By Aun on Dec 25 2009 14 Comments

Microsoft Word 2010 provides some built-in templates which can be used to create attractive looking documents, you can also download and install additional templates.

There are many standardized templates which can be used in creating commonly used documents as well as the templates which can be used for some specific purposes like creating a resume, calendar, agenda, job descriptions, invitations, etc.

While creating new documents, hit File > New and choose your desired template from the available templates which are installed by default with Office 2010.

image Available Templates

How To Install Additional Templates

In Word 2010, installing additional templates is quite easy, you can find lots of free and attractive looking templates from Office.com. Hit the Template name from the list displayed under the Office.com Templates section, and click the Download button located in the left side, under the preview image of the template.

Download Templates

It will download the template immediately.

Download Tempalates

Once the download is completed, you will find the template listed in the available templates list.

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  • Stuart

    How do you make your own templates appear in this section? I am used to using word 2003, where I could nominate the templates directory and save my templates there. Where does 2010 save its templates?

    • Nadine

      To nominate your templates directory go:
      1) File > Options > Advanced
      2) Under the General section select File Locations and browse to choose your location.

      :)

      • MerRob54

        I can’t find ‘File > Options > Advanced’ in Word 2010. Could you be more specific? I really need the help.

        • Soulist

          you know, if you put your template (or a folder with templates) in C:UsersAppDataRoamingMicrosoftTemplates, you can choose it creating a new document later in MS Word

        • Soulist

          you know, if you put your template (or a folder with templates) in C:UsersAppDataRoamingMicrosoftTemplates, you can choose it creating a new document later in MS Word

          • Soulist

            File – New – My templates

    • Okiebob53

      Here is how I solved this problem:

      Open the document you wish to save in ‘My Templates’
      Press Ctrl+A to select all
      Select ‘File’
      Select ‘New’
      Click on ‘My Templates’
      Click the radio box for’ Create New Template’
      Press Ctrl+V and paste using the ‘Keep Source Formatting’ option
      Select ‘Save As’ and give the template an appropriate name.

      The next time you create a new document your template willl be found under ‘My Templates.’

      Hope this helps

  • Chris

    In your first screenshot, you have an “Office.com Templates”. How does one enable that? All i have is the first section, and i simply cannot figure out how to get the second.

  • dmas4262

    how do i get a tshirt template that looks like the shirt

  • Wiseman

    It’s wdoenfrul to have you on our side, haha!

  • Georgeb

    I need documentation on how to build a decent template in the first place!

    Where is there something I can use please. TIA

  • BOb Johnson

    This is ridiculous. You have so much junk in word 2010 that we can’t use it. All I want to do is have a format for my documents that I can understand and change as necessary. Where is your “dot” file? Is it a dotm?

    How do you reset to the stupid default.

    Boo on Microsoft. Apple will do you in eventually.

  • Marykayvj27

    How do you create a template with the ability to typ in information without moving the other field locations?  For Example, Name: is on the template, when I type in the actual name, the field to the right which is Phone Number: is tabbed to the right.  I thought template creates the hard coded form for typing in the information.

  • CWuser5000

    Is there anyway to create a word document with buttons that when clicked will take you to specific pages in that document?