Template
VIII. A template is a document that contains a specific structure and can be used many times and/or by multiple users. Two ideas for a template may include: the students name and the date or any other type of paper heading, or create tests or forms that multiple students will use on the computer. Every time the student clicks on the template, the test is clear of any answers a previous student may have typed.
*For Example; Type the students name and insert today’s date. (Insert Date and Time that can be automatically updated by; dragging down the Insert menu to Date and Time. Be sure “Update automatically’ is checked. Click the desired date format and click OK). Place the cursor on the line the student will begin typing.

To create the template:
1. Drag down the File menu to Save As.
2. By the File type choose Document Template.
3. In the Save In box pick the location that will be the easiest for the student to locate the file. (When Document Template is chosen as a file type, Word will automatically save it in a Template folder that may be difficult for the student to locate later)
4. Name the file and press save.
*A template icon has a yellow binding on the top of the icon. A document has the top right corner folded over

Using the template
1. Open the created template.
2. Type and save the document as normal Word Document.(Do NOT change the File Type)
3. Open the original template and notice that it is clear of any typing.

 6. The tracking change feature allows two people to have input on one document. This feature allows the teacher to make suggestions without having the student retype the entire document. The student can then choose to accept or reject the insertions (changes). Example:

1.The student types the original document. 
2. The reviewer then double clicks on the TRK box located in the lower right hand side(status bar) of the window to turn on the review option.
*Alternative: Right click on a blank area on the toolbar and choose the Reviewing toolbar. Click on the Track Changes icon. 
3. The teacher or peer (reviewer) clicks and inserts or deletes suggested text. As they begin to type they will see all of the editing changes appear in a different color. 
4. Once all of the changes have been made, the author may choose whether to accept or reject the edited changes by:
right clicking on the text to be changed and choosing either to accept or reject option. 
5. Click on the insert comment and you may type or record a message. 
6.After all the changes have been made double click on the TRK option to turn it off.