- To create a custom template in Microsoft Word, you must design your template elements and save the document in a specific format (.dotx).
- You can open created templates and modify them for future use.
- Your templates are found under the Personal header when creating a new document.
Create a Custom Template in Word
Creating a document template in Microsoft Word is similar to making a guide or model to make tools. The differentiating factor between a document template and a simple document is how they are saved. Here’s how to create a custom document template.
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word.
Step 2: Open a new file.
Step 3: On the Word canvas, input the document content, properties, and format you want to use as a template. These could be headers, footers, titles, images, backgrounds, or other elements.
Step 4: Click the File tab at the top-right corner of the Word Ribbon.
Step 5: Click the Open button.
Step 6: On the Open window, click the Browse button to launch your File Library.
Step 7: From your File Library menu, click the Documents tab.
Step 8: From the folders list in your Documents library, click the Custom Office Templates folder.
Step 9: In the text box beside File name , give a name for your template.
Step 10: Click the File type drop-down beside the file name textbox and select Word Templates (.dotx) from the list. Choose Word (97-2003) if you plan to use the template with an older version of Word.
Step 11: Click Save to save your new template.
You can save your document templates in OneDrive, SharePoint, or any other cloud location. However, saving them in the Custom Office Templates folder on your PC drive makes them easy to find whenever needed. Your template could also contain a custom color set .
Edit a Custom Document Template in Word
If you have added changes to make after creating the custom document template, here’s how to do so.
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word.
Step 2: Click the Open button.
Step 3: On the Open window, click the Browse button to launch your File Library.
Step 4: From your File Library menu, click the Documents tab.
Step 5: From the folders list in your Documents library, click the Custom Office Templates folder or navigate to the folder where you may have stored the template.
Step 6: Select a template from the options shown.
Step 7: Click the Open button to view the template in Word and make your changes.
Step 8: Click the Save button on the Microsoft Word Ribbon to save the changes to your template.
Use a Custom Document Template in Word
After creating and saving the custom document template, using it is also easy. It’s very similar to using the default templates of Microsoft Word. Here’s how to create a document using a custom template:
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word.
Step 2: Click the New button to preview the available Word templates.
Step 3: Scroll down the page to see two options: Office and Personal . Click Office for Microsoft Office templates, while click Personal for your custom templates.
Step 6: Click on your custom template from the options shown under Personal . The template will be launched in Microsoft Word for your use.
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- Open the desired chat in WhatsApp, tap on the three-dot menu > More > Export Chat to save the conversation as a text file or with media.
- Send the exported chat file to your email address for easy access on your computer.
- Open the chat file on your computer, and use the print option from the file menu or shortcut to print the conversation.
Note : When exporting chat history, WhatsApp doesn’t let you select a specific timeframe. Moreover, WhatsApp doesn’t include media in the exported file, instead, it creates a separate folder for your pictures.
Print WhatsApp Messages on Android
Exporting a WhatsApp chat is available on iPhone and Android. We will start with the Android app and move on to the iPhone version. Let’s get started.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone and select a thread you want to print.
Step 2: Tap the three vertical dots menu at the top-right corner.
Step 3: Expand More .
Step 4: Select Export chat .
Note : You can export chat without media or with media. Exporting chat with media will increase the file size. Let’s select Without media.
Step 5: WhatsApp exports a file with your messages and opens the Android share sheet to save it.
Step 6: You can upload the file to Google Drive, email someone, send it via Bluetooth to a PC or Mac, and simply save it to your preferred file manager.
We have used the Solid Explorer app on Android and saved the WhatsApp chat to the Documents folder. It’s one of the best file manager apps on Android.
After you export a WhatsApp chat, print it out using the steps below.
Step 7: Since we have saved the exported file to the Documents folder, open it in your file manager app.
Step 8: Select the .TXT file and open it with Google Docs .
Step 9: Once opened, tap the three vertical dots menu at the top-right corner and enable Print layout .
Step 10: Select Share and export and tap Print .
Step 11: Select your preferred printer from the following menu, make the necessary changes, and print your WhatsApp messages.
If your printer isn’t showing up on your Android phone, read our dedicated post to fix the problem.
Print WhatsApp Messages on iPhone
You can print your WhatsApp messages from your iPhone too. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and select a chat you want to print.
Step 2: Tap the contact’s name at the top.
Step 3: Scroll to Export Chat .
Step 4: Export a chat with or without media.
Step 5: WhatsApp generates a .ZIP file and opens the iOS share sheet. Tap Save to Files .
Step 6: Select a relevant folder and hit Save at the top-right corner.
Step 7: Open the Files app and select the folder in which you exported the file.
Step 8: Tap on the .ZIP file to unzip it. Open .TXT file .
Step 9: Tap Share at the bottom and select Print .
Step 10: Select your printer and hit Print at the top.
You can read our separate post to learn how to print from iPhone with and without Wi-Fi .
Print WhatsApp Chat From WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp web and desktop apps mirror your messages from your phone. You can’t check your entire chat history on the desktop and export it. However, if your printer is connected to your desktop, you can use a workaround to print WhatsApp messages on Windows and Mac.
When you export WhatsApp chat on your phone, email, or send the file to the desktop. You can check messages on a big screen and print them out.
With many organizations and businesses using WhatsApp, having a physical copy of your chat is important. You can also use them as a legal defense in specific situations.
