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XyWrite provides a collection of template files to help you set up standard documents. These are installed in your document subdirectory, and all of them have the file extension TPL. A template file can contain formats or formats and text. When you create a new document, you can activate one of the templates to give you a head start in formatting the document. Many of the templates include "stop codes" that provide fill-in areas. To stop at each successive code and get a prompt for what to fill in, press Ctrl+Shift+N.

Template files range from simple memo and letter formats to 3-panel and 4-panel brochures. Many of the templates you will be able to use as-is; others you will want to customize and save as your own customized set of TPL files.

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Here is an alphabetical listing of templates along with some hints on how to use them.

2UPLABL.TPL - 2-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5161 or 5261) or equivalent. The template uses the RR (repeat records) command and is set up with data fields that match those in DATA.TPL. You do not need to create a file directly using this template; just designate it as your "Main" file when doing a mail merge with your data file.

2_COL.TPL - 2-column (snaking columns) document with no borders. Provision is made for full-width text above the 2-column material.

2_COL_BD.TPL - 2-column (snaking columns) document with borders. Provision is made for full-width text above the 2-column material.

3-FOLD1.TPL - Tri-fold or 3-panel brochure in landscape format, with half-inch margins. Snaking columns are set up so that, when the paper is folded, the folds fall exactly between the columns. This format can be used for flyers or self-mailers.

3-FOLD2.TPL - Same as above, but with 1/3-inch left and right margins.

3UPLABL.TPL - 3-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5160 or 5260) or equivalent. The template uses the RR (repeat records) command and is set up with data fields that match those in DATA.TPL. You do not need to create a file directly using this template; just designate it as your "Main" file when doing a mail merge with your data file.

3_COL.TPL - 3-column (snaking columns) document with no borders. Provision is made for full-width text above the 3-column material.

3_COL_BD.TPL - 3-column (snaking columns) document with borders. Provision is made for full-width text above the 3-column material.

4-FOLD1.TPL - Four-fold or 4-panel brochure in landscape format on 8 1/2 by 14-inch paper, with half-inch margins. Snaking columns are set up so that, when the paper is folded, the folds fall exactly between the columns. This format can be used for flyers or self-mailers.

4-FOLD2.TPL - Same as above, but with 1/4-inch left and right margins.

AVERY label templates: The following templates use the RR (repeat records) command and are set up with generic data fields, one per line. You do not need to create a file directly using this template; just designate it as your "Main" file when doing a mail merge with your data file.

AVERY60.TPL - 3-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5160 or 5260) or equivalent.

AVERY61.TPL - 2-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5161 or 5261) or equivalent.

AVERY62.TPL - 2-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5162 or 5262) or equivalent.

AVERY63.TPL - 2-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5163) or equivalent.

AVERY64.TPL - 2-up (side by side) mailing labels for AVERY label stock (product code 5164) or equivalent.

AVERY97.TPL - 2-up (side by side) 5 1/4-inch diskette labels for AVERY stock (product code 5197) or equivalent.

B-CARD1.TPL - A business card design, to be used as a printing master.

B-CARD2.TPL - Another business card design.

CALEND1.TPL - A daily diary or to-do list.

DATA.TPL - A generic format for creating a data file for mail merge. Fourteen fields are used, and the first record contains information about the intended use of each field. This file is intended to be used as the model for a data file for 2UPLABL.TPL, 3UPLABL.TPL, FORMLTR.TPL, and PHONEBK.TPL.

FAX1.TPL - A fax cover sheet.

FAX2.TPL - Another fax cover sheet.

FORMLTR.TPL - A form letter that makes use of the data file DATA.TPL. You will want to customize this file with your own name and address in the letterhead. The greeting line contains conditionals so that the letter will read "Dear [GREETING]:" if one exists in the record; "Dear [TITLE] [LAST NAME]:" if they exist in the record and there is no data in GREETING; or "Dear Friends:" if none of the above exist in the record.

INVOICE1.TPL - A design for an invoice.

J-CARD1.TPL - "J"-shaped card insert in an audio cassette box. A faint border provides guidelines for cutting out the card. Instructions are included.

LETTER1.TPL through LETTER3.TPL - Series of designs for letterheads.

MEMO1.TPL through MEMO7.TPL - Series of designs for memoranda.

MOPLAN.TPL - A monthly planner set up as a column table. Provides a blank monthly calendar page.

NEWSLTR1.TPL and NEWSLTR2.TPL - Two designs for multi-column newsletters.

PHONEBK.TPL - Phone listing that makes use of DATA.TPL.

PRES_REL.TPL - Design for a press release.

REPORT1.TPL - Format for a report.

TITLE1.TPL and TITLE2.TPL - Title page designs for reports.