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Template may mean:
- a stencil, pattern or overlay used in graphic arts (drawing, painting, etc.) and sewing to replicate letters, shapes or designs
- a pre-developed page layout in electronic or paper media used to make new pages with a similar design, pattern, or style
- Form letter, a predefined letter which retains its primary intent when individually customised with variable data or text.
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Computer science and information technology [link]
- Template (file format), a standardized non-executable file type used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other files, especially documents
- Template (C++), a tool for generic programming especially in the C++ language
- Template metaprogramming, a programming technique used by a compiler to generate temporary source code
- Template method, an object-oriented design pattern
- Template processor, a system that combines a template with data to produce an output.
- Template (word processing), a standard document containing layout and styles used to configure word processing software
- Style sheet (web development) or master page on which you can globally edit and format graphic elements and text common to each page of a document
- Web template or web template system, a master page used to produce web pages
- A main document from which mail merge documents are created
Manufacturing [link]
- Mechanical template, used to cut and shape a product, such as:
Molecular genetics [link]
- a strand of DNA which sets the genetic sequence of new strands
- a strand of RNA which translates genes into proteins
Miscellaneous [link]
- Template (racing), a device used in car racing to ensure that the body of the race vehicle adheres to specifications
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Template (file format)
The term document template when used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically for that particular application.
Template file formats are those whose file extension indicates that the file type is intended as a very high starting point from which to create other files.
These types of files are usually indicated on the File menu of the application:
For example, the word processing application Microsoft Word uses different file extensions for documents and templates: In Microsoft Word 2003 the file extension .dot is used to indicate a template, in Microsoft Word 2007 .dotx (in contrast to .doc, resp. .docx for a standard document).
In Adobe Dreamweaver the file extension .dwt is used to indicate a template.
Microsoft Word Templates
MS Word allows creating both layout and content templates. A layout template is a style guide for the file styles. It usually contains a chapter which explains how to use the styles within the documents. A content template is a document which provides a TOC. It might be modified to correspond to the user's needs.
Template (novel)
Template is a Canadian science fiction novel by Matthew Hughes, published by PS Publishing. It follows the adventures of a professional duelist who is drawn into a murder mystery. The novel explores differences between various cultures.
Reception
Matthew Hughes has been called one of Canada's best science fiction writers and his novel Template has been considered to be one of his best novels.
Another review noted that this novel is part detective story, part space opera and part investigation into the clash of cultures.
