[header] How to create a template in microsoft word 2007 [title] Launch microsoft word 2007. [substeps] You can double-click on a desktop shortcut or locate it in the list of installed programs by clicking the start button on your windows desktop. Mac users can find word 2007 in the dock at the bottom of the desktop screen. 
[title] Open a document that will function as the base for your template. [substeps] Click on the office button and select open from the menu.