Use a template to create a document

Introduction

You can create a document using a template. Your organization may have predefined templates for different types of documents. Choose File > New > Document to create a new document.

Do the following to create a document based upon a predefined template.

Standard Templates

To create an FrameMaker document from a standard template:

1. Click Explore Standard Templates.

2. In the Standard Templates dialog, select a template. For example, User Guide—Legal.

3. Click Create to create a document based upon the selected template.

   Note: Optionally, click Show Sample to preview the document in a new document tab. This option closes the Standard Templates dialog. To return to the dialog once you’ve viewed the sample, choose File > New > Document > Explore Standard Templates again.

4. Add content to the document.

Structured Templates

To create an structured document from a structured template:

1. Click Explore Structured Templates.

2. In the Structured Templates dialog, select a template. For example, Business—Memo.

3. Click Create to create a document based upon the selected template.

   Note: Optionally, click Show Sample to preview the document in a new document tab. This option closes the Structured Templates dialog. To return to the dialog once you’ve viewed the sample, choose File > New > Document > Explore Structured Templates again.

4. Add content to the document.

Custom Templates

To choose a custom template:

1. Navigate to the document that you want to use as a template for the new document.

2. Click New.

Right-To-Left Template

To create a Right-To-Left document from a Right-To-Left template:

1. Navigate to the Templates folder ($FMHOME\Templates).

2. Click on the RTLTemplate.fm file.

3. Click New.

4. Add content to the document.