Lesson 2: Choosing a Template
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Introduction
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Identify the task pane
- Identify the types of publications available in Publisher
- Recognize the two methods to organize templates
- Select a specific template
- Enter information into the Personal Information dialog box
Choosing a template
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The task pane, which is located on the left side of the screen, is the heart of Publisher. From this task pane, you can access many Publisher features, including templates.
![Publication Task Pane](gif/pub03_taskpane.gif)
New Publication task pane options:
Publications for Print: Templates are arranged by categories such as brochures, flyers, and business cards.
Design Sets: Templates are arranged by style and design. This is especially helpful for businesses that may want to use publications that have a consistent look and feel.
Websites and Email: Templates are available to create a basic website or email background.
Blank Publications: This section allows you to choose from a variety of blank layouts and create a custom publication.
To select a sale flyer template:
- Click Publications for Print in the task pane.
- Click Flyer.
- Click For Sale Flyer 2.
![For Sale Flyer](gif/pub03_forsaleflyer.gif)
To enter information into the Personal Information dialog box:
If this is the first Publisher publication you have created, the Personal Information dialog box will appear.
- Select a personal information set from the drop-down box.
- Enter your information into the available fields. Leave the fields blank if you do not have information to enter.
- Click OK.
Challenge!
- Open Publisher.
- Browse the Publications for Print and Design Sets.
- Explore the options in Blank Publications.
- Click Publications for Print.
- Click Business Cards.
- Select any business card you want.
- Complete the Personal Information dialog box if it appears.
- Close the publication without saving it.
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