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    How do I save an edited template as a default template in Word?
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    You can open HTML window in editor and you can place your code there. It will work if your editor has an edit HTML option.
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    How can I use a template in Outlook?
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    Prepare your template and save it as .oft (Outlook template). Next time you need it, go to the Home tab and select New Items / More Items / Choose Form / Look in: User Templates in File System and select your template.
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    How do I add lines inside the text box?
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    Draw them using the line tool in the box. On updated computers, go to insert>illustrations>shapes. On non-updated computers, go to insert>shape. You can also underline text by highlighting it, then going to home>underline text.
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    How do I insert page numbers in the gray areas of my template? It won't let me type anything there.
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    The template is limiting. You have to accept that you can only type in the fields that it allows. If you really need your document to look different, either choose another template, or work with a plain blank document.
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