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Last Updated : 26 Jun, 2025
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Microsoft Excel Templates help boost productivity by providing pre-designed spreadsheets tailored to specific tasks. Whether you're managing budgets, planning events, or tracking tasks, templates allow even beginners to get started quickly without designing from scratch. Excel offers templates in various categories, making it easier to focus on your data while it handles the layout and formatting automatically.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Excel Templates

Step 1: Use Built-In Excel Templates

To access built-in templates:

  • Open Excel
  • Click on File > New
  • Browse through the available templates by category or use the search box to find what you need (e.g., Budget, Invoice, Calendar, etc.)
excel-template-categories
Built-in Excel templates shown after selecting File > New.

If you already have a workbook open, you can still access templates by clicking File > New.

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Searching for 'Calendar' templates in the Excel template search bar.

Step 2: Search Online Templates

If the default templates don't meet your needs:

  • Type a keyword (like Calendar, Invoice, Planner) into the search box
  • Excel will show online template suggestions based on your search
calendar-templates-online
Preview window of a selected Excel calendar template.

Step 3: Insert and Use an Excel Template

Once you find a template you want to use:

  • Click on the template thumbnail
  • A preview window will open
  • Click on Create
  • Excel will download and open the template, ready for you to edit
inserting-template
Excel calendar template opened and ready to use.

For example, if you choose a Calendar template, Excel will generate a formatted calendar. All you need to do is enter your data no need to build the layout from scratch.

excel-template
Example of a completed Excel template with customized data.

Conclusion

Excel templates are a powerful feature that saves time and enhances productivity. Whether you're working with financial data, managing schedules, or organizing lists, templates simplify the process. By learning to access and use them effectively, users at any skill level can make the most out of Microsoft Excel.


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