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from template

To create a new document by using a template as the starting model for its initial structure, layout, or formatting.

In plain English

A template provides a ready-made starting pattern for a document. Using it means the new document begins with an initial structure, layout, or formatting already set by that model. It describes how the document starts.

In context

Here, "from template" labels the option to create a new document using a template as the starting model for its initial structure, layout, or formatting.

Situation
Creating, saving, sharing, versioning, and restoring files
What it communicates
labels a starting option for creating a new document.

Meaning limits

The phrase itself does not identify a particular template or define anything beyond the document’s initial starting model.

Examples

“Nora created the invitation from a template instead of building the layout from scratch.”

Core meaning

“For the agenda, the assistant selected New from Template and then replaced the sample headings.”

In context