Microsoft has announced a new tool called Create that is designed to help users customize their Office templates. The new tool allows users to create their own templates, which can be used to save time when creating documents. The new tool is available as a standalone app for Windows 10 and MacOS, and it can be accessed through the Office 365 portal. Users can create custom templates by importing files from other applications or by using Microsoft’s built-in templates. The main benefit of using custom templates is that they can be tailored to the specific needs of individual users. For example, a business user might want to create a template that includes specific formatting features for reports. On the other hand, a student might want to use a template that includes simplified formatting options for essays. Create is available now and it is free to use. ..
Microsoft Create is now available as an early preview. It’s intended as “the ultimate creator launchpad for making whatever you need,” and functions as a central site for templates in other Microsoft apps and services. For example, searching for “travel” shows a newsletter template for Word, a template advertisement for Clipchamp, a photo timeline template for PowerPoint, and other files. Once you find something you like, clicking one button opens the template in the given application.
Microsoft said in a blog post, “With thousands of professionally designed templates plus the power of Microsoft’s collection of content creation apps (including PowerPoint, Word, and Clipchamp for video editing), everyone can create something inspiring. And there’s absolutely no design experience required.” The service will also integrate with Microsoft Designer for template customization, once Designer is more widely available.
The new site is mostly just a fancy template repository, but it is another sign Microsoft is trying to more closely integrate all its apps and services. It’s also another push into design and content creation, especially with templates for the Clipchamp video editor — Office isn’t just for budget spreadsheets and simple notes.
Source: Office Insider Blog
