Template (file format)

The term document template when used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically for that particular application.

Template file formats are those whose file extension indicates that the file type is intended as a very high starting point from which to create other files.

These types of files are usually indicated on the File menu of the application:

   File -> Save As ... -> Document  (for printing or emailing, etc.)
   File -> Save As ... -> Template  (for specifying future documents)

For example the word processing application Microsoft Word uses different file extensions for documents and templates.

In Microsoft Word 2003 the file extension .dot is used to indicate a template, and the file extension .doc to indicate a standard document.

In Microsoft Word 2007 the file extension .dotx is used to indicate a template, and the file extension .docx to indicate a standard document.

In Adobe Dreamweaver the file extension .dwt is used to indicate a template.

The word "Template" means " A preformatted file type that can be used to quickly create a specific file. In the Template, everything such as Font, Size, Color, Background pictures are preformatted but users can also edit them

References

1. templatesmob.com - Word Templates
2. formattemplates.com - Format Templates

See also

• Template
• File extension
• File format
• List of file formats