Use a template to create a file for a document library

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Use a template to create a file for a document library

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  1. Open the Microsoft Office XP program that you want to use to create the file.
  2. From the New File task pane, click Templates on my Web sites.

    If the New File task pane is closed, click File, and then click New.

  3. If you've created a shortcut to the team Web site where you want to create the file, double-click it.

    If you haven't created a shortcut to the team Web site, you must create a shortcut.  

    How?

  4. Double-click the template file for that document library.
  5. Type the content for the new file.
  6. Click File, and then click Save.
  7. Type a name for the file, and then click Save.
  8. Depending on how the document library is set up, you may be prompted to enter information about the document. Type the requested information in the boxes provided, and then click OK.

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