Class 10 Computer – Session 2: Creating and Using Templates
1. Introduction
Templates are pre-designed documents that contain formatting styles, text, and graphics,
which can be used to create new documents quickly and consistently. This session covers
the creation, usage, and management of templates in digital documentation.
2. Learning Objectives
After completing this session, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of templates.
- Create a template from an existing document.
- Use a predefined template.
- Manage and modify templates.
3. Key Concepts
a) What is a Template?
A template is a file that serves as a starting point for a new document. It contains predefined
settings like styles, layout, text, and images.
b) Benefits of Using Templates
- Saves time and effort.
- Maintains uniformity in document formatting.
- Ensures professionalism.
c) Creating a Template
1. Create or open a document with desired formatting.
2. File → Templates → Save As Template.
3. Name the template and save it in a category.
d) Using a Template
1. File → New → Templates.
2. Choose a category and template.
3. Click on 'Open' to start a new document based on that template.
e) Editing a Template
Templates can be edited by opening them from the Templates manager, making changes,
and saving again.
f) Managing Templates
Use the Template Manager to rename, delete, or move templates between categories.
4. Best Practices
- Use descriptive names for templates.
- Categorize templates for easy access.
- Update templates when document standards change.
- Backup important templates.
5. Key Terms
Term Description
Template A preformatted document used to create
new documents
Template Manager Tool to organize and manage templates
Category Group where templates are stored
Format Predefined structure and style of a
document
6. Practice Questions
Q1: What is a template?
Ans: A template is a preformatted document that serves as a base for creating new
documents.
Q2: How do you create a template in LibreOffice?
Ans: File → Templates → Save As Template.
Q3: Name two advantages of using templates.
Ans: Saves time, Maintains uniformity.