Assignments Of class 12
Creating and Using Templates
Beginner Assignments
Assignment 1: Using Built-in Templates
- Objective: Familiarize yourself with
using built-in templates.
- Task:
1. Open Microsoft Word and
access the New document section.
2. Browse and select a
template for a business letter.
3. Customize the template
by replacing placeholder text with your own content.
4. Save the customized
document with a new name.
5. Submit a screenshot of
the final document and a brief description of the changes made.
Assignment 2: Basic Custom Template Design
- Objective: Practice creating and
saving a basic custom template.
- Task:
1. Create a new blank
document in Microsoft Word.
2. Design a simple custom
template for a business memo. Include a header with a placeholder for the
company name, a section for the date, and a body with sample text.
3. Save the document as a
Word Template (*.dotx) with a name like Business_Memo_Template.dotx.
4. Open a new document
using this template and fill in the placeholders with sample content.
5. Submit the custom
template file and a sample document created from it.
Intermediate Assignments
Assignment 3: Custom Template with Advanced Features
- Objective: Design a custom template
with advanced features like content controls and custom formatting.
- Task:
1. Create a new blank
document in Microsoft Word.
2. Design a custom template
for a project report. Include:
§ Content controls for
fields such as project title, date, and team members.
§ Customized headers and
footers with project information and page numbers.
§ Pre-defined styles for
headings and body text.
3. Save the document as a
Word Template (*.dotx) with a name like Project_Report_Template.dotx.
4. Open a new document
using this template and demonstrate filling in the content controls with sample
data.
5. Submit the custom
template file and a sample document created from it.
Assignment 4: Template for Business Reports
- Objective: Create a custom template
for a business report with specific formatting requirements.
- Task:
1. Design a custom template
for a business report that includes:
§ Title page with company
logo and placeholder text for report title and author.
§ Table of Contents.
§ Sections for
Introduction, Analysis, Findings, and Conclusion, each with specific heading
styles.
§ Page numbers in the
header or footer.
2. Save the document as a
Word Template (*.dotx) with a name like Business_Report_Template.dotx.
3. Open a new document
using this template and fill in the sections with sample content.
4. Submit the custom
template file and a sample report document created from it.
Advanced Assignments
Assignment 5: Template Management and Documentation
- Objective: Manage and document
multiple templates.
- Task:
1. Create three different
custom templates: one for a business letter, one for a project proposal, and
one for a meeting agenda.
2. Save each template with
appropriate names and organize them in a dedicated folder.
3. Create a short guide
(1-2 pages) explaining how each template can be used, including instructions
for accessing and customizing the templates.
4. Submit the three
template files along with the guide document.
Assignment 6: Advanced Template Usage
- Objective: Use advanced features in
a template for a professional report.
- Task:
1. Design a complex
template for a professional report that includes:
§ Multiple sections with
hierarchical headings.
§ Pre-set styles for
different types of content (e.g., text boxes, quotes, bullet points).
§ Custom elements like
tables, charts, and SmartArt.
2. Save the document as a
Word Template (*.dotx) with a name like Professional_Report_Template.dotx.
3. Open a new document
using this template and demonstrate using the custom elements and styles with
sample data.
4. Submit the custom
template file and a sample professional report document created from it.
Solutions:
✅ Assignment 1: Using Built-in
Templates
Objective: Familiarize yourself with using
built-in templates.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Open
Microsoft Word and access the New document section.
o Open Microsoft Word on your
computer.
o Click on the File tab in the
top menu.
o Select New from the sidebar.
2.
Browse
and select a template for a business letter.
o In the search bar, type “Business
Letter”.
o Choose a template that best suits
your needs, such as Professional Business Letter.
o Click on it and then click Create.
3.
Customize
the template by replacing placeholder text with your own content.
o Replace placeholder text like “[Your
Name]”, “[Company Address]” with your actual details.
o Example:
§ Name → Rashmi Mishra
§ Company → ABC Solutions
§ Address → 123 Main Street, City,
State
o Write a sample letter message in the
body section.
4.
Save
the customized document with a new name.
o Click on File > Save As.
o Choose the location, like
“Documents” folder.
o Enter the name Business_Letter_Rashmi.docx.
o Click Save.
5.
Submit
a screenshot and description.
o Take a screenshot of the final
document.
o Description:
"I used the built-in business letter template and replaced all placeholder
text with my own name, company details, and a sample message. I formatted the
text to look professional and saved the file for future reference."
✅ Assignment 2: Basic Custom Template Design
Objective: Practice creating and saving a
basic custom template.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Create
a new blank document.
o Open Microsoft Word.
o Click on File > New > Blank
Document.
2.
Design
a simple custom template for a business memo.
o Add a header by clicking Insert
> Header and typing “[Company Name]”.
o Below, add a line for the date using
“Date: [Insert Date]”.
o In the body section, write:
“Memo: This is a sample memo. Please update details as needed.”
3.
Save
the document as a Word Template (*.dotx).
o Click File > Save As.
o Choose location and in “Save as
type” dropdown select Word Template (*.dotx).
o Name it Business_Memo_Template.dotx
and click Save.
4.
Open
a new document using this template.
o Click File > New.
o Select Personal or Custom
templates and open Business_Memo_Template.dotx.
o Replace “[Company Name]” with “ABC
Solutions”.
o Update the date and memo body.
5.
Submit
the template and sample document.
o Attach both files.
o Include a note explaining:
"This template includes placeholders for company name, date, and memo
text. It can be reused to create consistent business memos."
✅ Assignment 3: Custom Template with Advanced Features
Objective: Design a custom template with
advanced features.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Create
a new blank document.
o Open Microsoft Word.
o Click File > New > Blank
Document.
2.
Design
a custom template for a project report.
o Add fields using Developer tab
> Rich Text Content Control:
§ Project Title → “[Project Title]”
§ Date → “[Date]”
§ Team Members → “[Team Members]”
o Insert headers and footers:
§ Header → “Project Report – ABC
Solutions”
§ Footer → Page numbers
o Apply styles:
§ Heading 1 → Bold, size 14
§ Heading 2 → Italic, size 12
§ Normal text → Regular font, size 11
3.
Save
the template as Project_Report_Template.dotx.
o File > Save As > Word Template
(*.dotx)
o Enter name Project_Report_Template.dotx
and click Save.
4.
Open
and fill content controls.
o File > New > Custom templates
> Project_Report_Template.dotx
o Enter sample data:
§ Title → “Annual Strategy Report”
§ Date → “11 September 2025”
§ Team → “Rashmi Mishra, John Doe,
Priya Singh”
5.
Submit
template and sample document.
o Attach both files.
o Note:
"The template includes content controls, predefined styles, headers, and
footers to create structured project reports."
✅ Assignment 4: Template for Business Reports
Objective: Create a custom template for
business reports.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Design
the template with required sections.
o Title page with placeholder for
company logo and report title.
o Table of Contents via References
> Table of Contents.
o Sections:
§ Introduction
§ Analysis
§ Findings
§ Conclusion
o Use styles: Heading 1 for sections,
Heading 2 for subsections.
o Insert page numbers using Insert
> Page Number in the footer.
2.
Save
as Business_Report_Template.dotx.
o File > Save As > Word Template
(*.dotx).
o Enter name Business_Report_Template.dotx
and save.
3.
Open
and fill in sample content.
o File > New > Custom templates
> Business_Report_Template.dotx
o Update placeholders:
§ Title → “Market Research Report”
§ Author → “Rashmi Mishra”
o Fill sections with sample text.
4.
Submit
template and report.
o Attach both files.
o Note:
"This template is designed for professional reports and includes
structured sections, headings, and page numbers."
✅ Assignment 5: Template Management and Documentation
Objective: Manage and document multiple
templates.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Create
three templates.
o Business Letter →
Business_Letter_Template.dotx
o Project Proposal →
Project_Proposal_Template.dotx
o Meeting Agenda →
Meeting_Agenda_Template.dotx
2.
Save
and organize in one folder.
o Create a folder named Templates
in Documents.
o Save all templates in this folder.
3.
Create
a guide.
o Open a new Word document and write:
§ Introduction: Purpose of templates
§ Instructions: How to access
templates (File > New > Personal templates)
§ How to edit placeholders
§ How each template is used:
§ Business Letter → Formal
communication
§ Project Proposal → Planning
documents
§ Meeting Agenda → Organizing meetings
4.
Submit
the files.
o Attach all three templates and the
guide document.
✅ Assignment 6: Advanced Template Usage
Objective: Use advanced template features for
a professional report.
Step-by-step answers:
1.
Design
a complex template.
o Include sections with hierarchical
headings (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3).
o Add styles:
§ Text boxes → Gray background
§ Quotes → Italic with border
§ Bullet points → Custom bullets
o Insert tables, charts, and SmartArt
via Insert > Table/Chart/SmartArt.
2.
Save
as Professional_Report_Template.dotx.
o File > Save As > Word Template
(*.dotx)
o Enter name Professional_Report_Template.dotx
and save.
3.
Open
and fill sample content.
o File > New > Custom templates
> Professional_Report_Template.dotx
o Enter sample headings and use styles
for different sections.
4.
Submit
the files.
o Attach the template and filled
report.
o Note:
"The template includes advanced formatting options and graphical elements
to create professional reports efficiently."
Expected Outcome:
By completing this exercise, you will demonstrate your ability to create a custom template for business letters and apply it effectively to produce professional documents. This practice will help ensure consistency and efficiency in your document creation process.
