About templates for document libraries
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In document libraries, you can give all the shared files a consistent look and feel. You ensure this consistency by specifying a template for the document library files. For example, if you have a library of presentations, you can specify a PowerPoint file as a template. When a team Web site member creates a new presentation in the library, PowerPoint starts and then opens the presentation template. The team member can then add content to the slides without having to worry about the overall look and feel of the presentation.
After creating the new content, the team member saves the file to the document library under a new name. The server then adds a link to the new file in the team Web site navigation. Any team members viewing the site will see the new file.
Although the library files will be located on a Web server, the template file doesn't need to be in HTML (.htm) format. It's best to choose the format based on the type of files that you'll be sharing in the library. For example, if you're sharing a library of Microsoft Word files, your template file should be in .dot format. You can create, save, or modify the template from your Office XP program.
Note You can have only one template file per library.