A template is something that is created to guide you. It can work as a springboard to give you ideas, as well as provide a quick way for you to create a specific project. Ever tried to trace something instead of drawing it by freehand? You have used a template! Translate this to the Microsoft Word world, and a template is something that was created by someone to make your life easier. It allows you to use a project that was already created without having to start that project from scratch.
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