Unsolved Assignment - Session 4: Question Answer
Q1. Define a template.
A template is a model that you use to create other documents. Templates can contain
anything that regular documents can contain, such as text, graphics, a set of styles, and
user-specific setup information such as measurement units, language, the default
printer, and toolbar and menu customization.
Q2. What are the advantages of templates? Or
Q7. Explain the purpose of templates in libre office Writer.
(a) Template simplifies document creation especially valuable for types of documents
that are used frequently.
(b) Templates save time or money.
(c) It Offer consistency and clarity.
Q3. Write steps to use a predefined template in Writer.
(a) Click Command File-> New -> Templates and Documents
(b) Double Click on the desired template based on which you want to create a document.
(c) Click Open.
Now you can do editing as per your requirement.
Q4. Write steps to create a new template in Writer. Or
Q8. Describe the process of creating a new template in libre office writer. Or
Q12. Explain how to create template based on an existing document.
Open a new or existing document (either a letter or notes).
Add the content, formatting, and styles that you want to add to your template.
(a) Click on File -> Templates -> Save as Template.
(b) It will open the Templates dialog. Under the Templates dialog.
(c) Type the name of the template with .ott extension in the New template field.
(d) Select the categories in the Categories list.
(e) Click Ok to save the new template.
Q5. How would you set up the default template in Writer?
When you create a new Template in writer, tick the set as default template option if you
want to make this new template as the default template, and then click on save button.
Q6. How would you update your current document to implement a different template?
To update your current document to implement a different template, follow these steps:
(a) Create a new document using the template with which you want to attach an existing
document.
(b) Open an existing document in another window, press Ctrl + A, and press Ctrl + C to
copy it.
(c) Now paste this content in the blank document.
(d) Save your updated document as per the new template with a name
Q9. How can you set a custom template as default for the new document?
(a) Click on File ->Template -> Manage Press Ctrl + Shift +N.
(b) Right click on the template name to be set as default; it will make the template as
default template.
(c) Once done click on file->save.
Q10. How can you update a document to match changes made to its original templates?
(a) Click on File ->Template -> Manage Press Ctrl + Shift + N.
(b) Right click on the template name to be modified and choose Edit.
(c) Make desired changes in the document, such as formatting changes, such as body
text, heading etc.
(d) Once done click on file->save.
Q11. Describe the process of checking which template is currently applied to a
document.
(a) Open your document using File-> open.
(b) Click File -> Properties command.
(c) In the properties dialog box, under general tab, you can see the name of the template
used for this document. For default template, it does not show the name.
Q13: Imagine you are preparing series of school reports that need to include your
school’s logo a picture of your project, and a standard footer with your name and class.
Instead of adding and formatting these elements individually in each report, you use
LibreOffice writer templates to simplify this process.
(a) How can we apply the template from the available template list?
1. Click Command File-> New -> Templates and Documents.
2. Double Click on the desired template based on which you want to create a
document.
3. Click Open.
(b) When is exporting of template useful?
Exporting templates is useful when you want to share a document's formatting and
structure with others, ensuring consistency across multiple documents. This is
particularly helpful for creating standardized reports, letters, or other documents where
a consistent style is required. It saves time and effort by avoiding repetitive formatting
tasks.
