

If you want to remove a template you create from the Template Chooser, it takes only a couple of clicks.Ģ) Right-click or hold Control and click the template and choose Delete. (Shown below.) Rename a custom templateġ) Open the Template Chooser by creating a new document in Pages.Ģ) Right-click or hold Control and click the template and choose Rename.ģ) Type in the new name and hit Return. While this is unfortunate, there is a way around it.ġ) Open the template using the steps above and make your changes.Ģ) Follow the instructions at the beginning to Save as Template.Ĥ) Delete the original template you created. Once you create a custom template in Pages, the only thing you can edit is its name. This is what allows you to reuse the template and save it as a regular document. You’ll notice at the top that the name is the default “Untitled” rather than the template name. Once you save a document as a template, you can reuse that template and save it as a new file.Ģ) Select the template in the Chooser window at the bottom under My Templates and click Choose. You’ll see it appear in the Template Chooser and will be prompted to name it. If you Add to Template Chooser, it will appear as an option with other templates when you start a new document. If you Save it, it will remain as a regular document that you can simply reuse or share with others. You can create a template from an existing document or make an entirely new one using placeholders, your company logo, and such.ġ) With the document open that you want to use as a template, select File > Save as Template from the menu bar.Ģ) In the pop-up box that appears, select either Save or Add to Template Chooser.
#Mac templates for pages how to#
This tutorial shows you how to create and use templates of your own in Apple Pages. You can reuse the same template again and again, make only the changes to it that you need at the time, and retain the style, format, and foundation for consistency. If so, saving a document as a template has its advantages. From newsletters and brochures to business letters and meeting agendas, you might create these on a regular basis. When you use Apple Pages to create documents, there may be certain types that you compose often.
