The additional details you provided in this post is *very* helpful
information. Now we know you have a document, you've modified the page
margins, you have some graphics, and what you really want to do is add
some text to the graphics. In this case you don't need a template -
you actually already have one.
I think part of this thread became a little confused because the term
'template' in this context has more than one meaning. A Word Template
is a file you use to base new documents on such as a letterhead
template. But I think you are using the term template to mean a
document that contains placeholders for text/graphics.
In a sense both mean the same thing. If you plan on reusing the
document for other invitations and want the ability to create new
documents based on your template then as Daiya noted, go to File/Save
As and save the document as a Word Template file type. You wouldn't
want to save text and graphics that only applies to the invitation you
are creating - just the overall layout such as the paper size, text
boxes, etc. Then to create a new document based on the template go to
File/New and create your new document.
If you don't plan on reusing the document then just save it as a
regular document - you'll still have the layout you need.
If all you need to do is add some text over your graphics then:
- If using Word 2003 go to Tools/Options/General and turn OFF
"Automatically create drawing canvas..."
- Go to View/Toolbars/Drawing to turn on your Drawing toolbar
- On the Drawing toolbar click the Text Box tool
- Draw a text box
While the text box is still selected, prior to adding text
- On the Drawing toolbar open the Fill Color palette and select "No
Fill" at the top
- On the Drawing toolbar open the Line Color palette and select "No
Line" at the top
- Add your text
- Place your mouse on the edge of the text box and drag it into
position
If you have more than one text box to create then right-click the text
box and select "Set AutoShape Defaults" so you don't have to change
the Fill Color and Line Color each time in the document.
Should you get stuck again let us know.
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