Template (file Format) on:
[Wikipedia]
[Google]
[Amazon]
The term document template used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically for that particular application.
Template file formats are those whose file extension indicates that the file type is intended as a high starting point from which to create other files.
These types of files are usually indicated on the ''Save As ...'' file dialog box of the application.
For example, the
These types of files are usually indicated on the ''Save As ...'' file dialog box of the application.
For example, the word processing
A word is a basic element of language that carries an objective or practical meaning, can be used on its own, and is uninterruptible. Despite the fact that language speakers often have an intuitive grasp of what a word is, there is no consen ...
application Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983, under the name ''Multi-Tool Word'' for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms includi ...
uses different file extensions for documents and templates: In Word 2003 the file extension .dot is used to indicate a template, in contrast to .doc for a standard document. In Word 2007 and later versions, it's .dotx, instead of .docx for documents.
The OpenDocument Format also has templates in its specification
A specification often refers to a set of documented requirements to be satisfied by a material, design, product, or service. A specification is often a type of technical standard.
There are different types of technical or engineering specificat ...
, with .ott as the filename extension for OpenDocument Text template.
In Adobe Dreamweaver the .dwt extension is used to indicate a template.
Microsoft Word Templates
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It was first released on October 25, 1983, under the name ''Multi-Tool Word'' for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms includi ...
allows creating both layout and content templates.
A layout template is a style guide for the file styles. It usually contains a chapter which explains how to use the styles within the documents.
A content template is a document which provides a table of contents
A table of contents, usually headed simply Contents and abbreviated informally as TOC, is a list, usually found on a page before the start of a written work, of its chapter or section titles or brief descriptions with their commencing page number ...
. It might be modified to correspond to the user's needs.
The word "Template" here means "a pre-formatted file type that can be used to quickly create a specific file". Everything such as font, size, color and background pictures are pre-formatted but users can also edit them. The word "Template" also refer to resource where already prepared samples is presented. Users can choose to download ready to use templates rather spending time to prepare it.
See also
* File extension *File format
A file format is a Computer standard, standard way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file. It specifies how bits are used to encode information in a digital storage medium. File formats may be either proprietary format, pr ...
* List of file formats
References
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Template (File Format) Computer file formats Filename extensions