Templates & Styles
Utilize built-in templates for various document types and understand how to create custom styles.
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Welcome to the "Templates & Styles" section of the Documint documentation. Here you will learn how to expedite your document creation process using our built-in templates for various document types. Additionally, we will guide you through creating custom styles to ensure your documents not only convey the right information but also do so with an appropriate and consistent visual appearance.
Using Built-in Templates
Documint offers a variety of templates for different document types, such as business plans, legal documents, technical manuals, and more.
Finding and Applying a Template
Browse Templates: Access the template gallery from the 'New Document' button on the main dashboard.
Preview: Hover over a template to preview it.
Select and Create: Click on a template to select it, then click 'Create' to open a new document with the template applied.
Understanding Template Structure
Each template comes with pre-defined sections, headings, and content blocks that are commonly used for that document type. This allows you to focus on inputting your unique content rather than formatting.
Customizing Templates
While templates provide a solid starting point, you might want to tweak them to better suit your needs.
Editing Template Content
Text: Click on any text block to edit the content.
Sections: Add or remove sections by using the section control tools in the editor toolbar.
Adjusting Template Design
Themes: Apply different color themes from the 'Design' tab.
Layout: Modify margins, orientation, and size through the 'Page Layout' settings.
Creating Custom Styles
Documint enables you to define custom styles for various elements such as headings, paragraphs, and lists.
Define a Style
Access Style Settings: Click on 'Styles' from the editor's menu.
Create New Style: Choose 'New Style' and define the font, size, color, and alignment for your new style.
Naming and Saving Styles
Naming: Give your style a descriptive name.
Saving: Save the style for future use by clicking 'Save Style'.
Applying and Modifying Styles
Apply your custom styles to maintain a consistent look across your document.
Applying a Style
Select Text: Highlight the text you wish to style.
Choose Style: Click on the 'Styles' dropdown and select your custom style.
Modifying a Style
Edit Style: Access 'Styles' and hover over a style to see edit options.
Update: Make changes and apply them instantly to all text with that style in the document.
Saving and Sharing Custom Styles
Once you've created a style, you can save it for personal use or share it with your team.
Saving a Style
Local Saving: Save styles to your local account for personal use.
Cloud Saving: Save to the cloud for access across different devices.
Sharing a Style
Share with Team: Share styles with team members for a unified document look across your organization.
Permissions: Set permissions for who can view or edit the shared styles.
Conclusion
Utilizing templates and custom styles in Documint can greatly enhance your document creation process. Start with our built-in templates, tailor them to your needs, and create custom styles to ensure your documents stand out. Remember, a well-structured and stylish document is not just about aesthetic appeal; it's about making information accessible and engaging for your audience.