Most of the time, you can use our templates by simply double-clicking on their icon from any directory or folder. You may consider installing them in a special location if:

The template includes macro programming and the program has trouble finding the macros.
The template includes macro programming and you are using Office 2007.
You are using a Mac version of Office earlier than 2008 (templates are opened directly like documents instead of creating a new document without opening the original).
You would prefer to use the File/New command to access your templates.
You are using Excel and would like the template to be the default for all new spreadsheets.

Most of the time, your client can use our templates by simply double-clicking on their icon from any directory or folder. They may consider installing them a special location if:

The template includes macro programming and the program has trouble finding the macros.
The template includes macro programming and they are using Office 2007.
They are using a Mac version of Office earlier than 2008 (templates are opened directly like documents instead of creating a new document without opening the original).
The client would prefer to use the File/New command to access the templates.
The client wants an Excel template to be the default for all new spreadsheets.

Most of the time, users can access our templates by simply double-clicking on their icon from any directory or folder. You may consider installing them in a special location if:

The template includes macro programming and the program has trouble finding the macros.
The template includes macro programming and your users are on Office 2007.
Users are on a Mac version of Office earlier than 2008 (templates are opened directly like documents instead of creating a new document without opening the original).
You would prefer users to access templates using the File/New command.
You want an Excel template to be the default for all new spreadsheets.

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Software	Default Template Folder	Command to Access Templates	To Find Template Folder
Please note: by default in Windows, the template folder is inside a hidden folder. In Windows XP, you can find it by opening a window, then either: - choosing Tools>Folder Options, selecting the View tab, then selecting Show hidden files and folders, or - typing or pasting the path show below into the address field of the window, substituting your user name for YourUserName.
Microsoft Office 2013 and 365	C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents\Custom Office Templates	File Tab>New, choose Personal	File Tab>Options>Advanced, scroll down and click on File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2010	Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates Windows 7 - C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates	File Tab>New, choose My Templates	File Tab>Options>Advanced, scroll down and click on File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2007	Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates Windows 7 - C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates	Office Button>New, choose My Templates	Office Button>Word Options>Advanced, scroll down and click on File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2003	C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates	File>New, choose "On my computer" from the New Document task pane	Tools>Options>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2002 (XP)	C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates	File>New, choose "General Templates" from the New Document task pane	Tools>Options>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2000	C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates	File>New	Tools>Options>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 97	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Templates	File>New	Tools>Options>File Locations, select User templates

Microsoft Office 2011 (Mac)	YourDiskName:Users:YourUserName:Library:Application Support:Microsoft:Office:User Templates:My Templates	File>New from Template, choose My Templates	Word>Preferences>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2008 (Mac)	YourDiskName:Users:YourUserName:Library:Application Support:Microsoft:Office:User Templates:My Templates	File>Project Gallery, choose My Templates	Word>Preferences>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office 2004 (Mac)	YourDiskName:Applications:Microsoft Office 2004:Templates:My Templates	File>Project Gallery, choose My Templates	Word>Preferences>File Locations, select User templates
Microsoft Office X (Mac)	YourDiskName:Applications:Microsoft Office X:Templates:My Templates	File>Project Gallery, Choose My Templates	Word>Preferences>File Locations, select User templates

If manual installation is too complicated, we can create an automated installer for you!

Enabling Macros

Some of our templates contain macro programming to extend the capabilities of the host program. Unfortunately it is possible for a macro language to be exploited for viruses, so macros must be enabled before they can run.

The table below illustrates the typical warning dialog that will be displayed if a template contains macro programming. Beside it are the steps you should take with macros from a trusted source, such as Brandwares. All Brandwares macros are digitally signed to ensure their authenticity.
Software	Dialog Appearance	Follow these steps
Microsoft Office 2010		Click on the Office Button and choose Open. Find the template file and click on it once to highlight it. Hold down the Shift key and click on the Open button in the dialog. The Security Warning in the first image will appear above the document window. Click on the Enable Content button.
Microsoft Office 2007		Click on the Office Button and choose Open. Find the template file and click on it once to highlight it. Hold down the Shift key and click on the Open button in the dialog. The Security Warning in the first image will appear above the document window. Click on the Options... button Click on Trust all documents from this publisher and then OK out.
Microsoft Office 2003		Check the Always trust macros from this publisher checkbox, then click on the Enable Macros button.
Microsoft Office 2002 (XP) and Office 2000		Check the Always trust macros from this source checkbox, then click on the Enable Macros button.
Microsoft Office 97		Click on the Enable Macros button.

Microsoft Office 2011 (Mac)		Click on the Enable Macros button.
Microsoft Office 2008 (Mac)		Office 2008 does not contain the VBA programming language. Always click the Open button. Any macros will be disabled. We recommend that you upgrade to Office 2011.
Microsoft Office 2004 (Mac)		Click on the Enable Macros button.
Microsoft Office X (Mac)		Click on the Enable Macros button.

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All of our templates are constructed to be useable if macros are disabled, but you will miss significant productivity enhancements by doing so.

Modifying Word Templates

Templates are designed to be unchanged document sources, but updates are inevitable.

Follow these instructions to make changes that will show on all future documents. Be sure to use the same or earlier version of program as your workers, to avoid formatting or compatibility surprises.

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Template Features	Your template has this feature if...	Follow these steps to modify your template.
Your templates may have additional features that make a difference in how you modify them. Please consult the table below to determine your best course of action.
No Additional Features	You right-click on the template icon and choose "Open" from the pop-up menu. (Mac 2004 and X users can double-click to open). If the Word window is titled with the template file name, there is no AutoOpen macro. If you can click and edit any area of the document, there is no Forms Protection in use.	Make your changes, then save the template.
AutoOpen Macros	You right-click on a template icon and choose "Open" and get a window in Word titled "Document #", where # is a number. (Macintosh 2004 and X users can double-click to Open the template for this test.)	From within Word, choose the File/Open command. Find the template in the Open dialog box and click on it once to select it. Hold down the Shift key and click on the "Open" button. When you are finished editing, simply save the template and close it.
Forms Protection	This is usually found on faxes and memos. When you click on areas of the document that would normally be editable in Word, the cursors always goes to the nearest text entry field.	From within Word, choose the Tools/Unprotect Document command. The screen will refresh and all areas will now be editable. Some client have elected to have the templates protected with a password. If this is the case, you will see a dialog requesting the password when you choose the Tools/Unprotect Document command. Please consult your company I.T. department to obtain the password. When you are finished making changes, you will have to protect the template. Choose Word's Tools/Protect Document command, select the Forms option and click on OK. If the template was originally protected with a password, you will have to enter the same password again when protecting it. Resave the template after applying protection.

Too much work or too complicated? We are always available to modify your templates for you.

Template Installation

Enabling Macros

Modifying Word Templates