Creating More than One Template File (76261)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
This article was previously published under Q76261

SUMMARY

Only one template file can be created in Microsoft Works for Windows version 2.0 for each of the Works tools. However, there is a method that will allow more than one template file for each of these tools.

MORE INFORMATION

To create additional template files, do the following:

  1. Create a new document.
  2. Enter the information that will compose the template file.
  3. Save the file with a unique name that you will recognize.
  4. Apply the DOS ATTRIB command to make the file read-only. Enter the following at the DOS prompt:

    attrib +r filename.ext

    -or-

    1. From the File Manager, select the file in the file list.
    2. From the File menu, choose Change Attributes, and select the Read Only option.
    Note: Template files can be created in the same way without making them read-only; however, this protects the template file so that it will not be accidentally modified.
  5. Load Works for Windows and open the file. The error message "CANNOT CHANGE-FILE IS READ ONLY" will be displayed. Press ENTER.
  6. Enter the document-specific information.
  7. From the File menu, choose Save As, and give the file a new name. (If the Save command is chosen rather than Save As, the error message "CANNOT SAVE DOCUMENT" will be displayed. Press ENTER to bypass this error message.) The Save As dialog box will then be displayed and you can enter a new name for your document.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/25/2003
Keywords:KB76261
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