What Is a Template?
Templates are pre-formatted document file types that create a copy of the template contents when opened. These versatile files help you quickly create documents like flyers, research papers, and resumes with no manual formatting. Template files for Microsoft Word use the extensions .dot, .dotx, or .dotm. When you open a template, Word opens a new document with all the formatting in place, ready for you to customize as needed. You can then save the document with a unique filename.
How to Access Online Templates
You can find and download Microsoft Office online templates in Word. Here’s how:
How to Access Online Templates for Word on the Mac
The process for finding and opening a new template on Microsoft Word for Mac is similar to the Windows version. However, the online templates are integrated with the in-app ones when you search.
Download Templates from the Office Online Website
Depending on your version of Word, your web browser will either display templates within the app or open the Office templates page in the web browser. From the Office templates page, you can search by Office program or by theme. When you search by program, you have the option to search by document type. When you find a template that suits your needs, click Download. The template will open for editing in Word.
