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How can I make a Microsoft Word Template?

One of my duties at work is to document how to set up the robots and machines I work with on a daily basis. I set up a very professional template in PowerPoint and I just copy the pages to extend the guide. My boss asked me to make one in Word because more people are familiar with Word (because I won't be the only one documenting this stuff). So, basically I have to design a template in word. I'm very proficient in Word, but what I want is a template so that the user just edits fields and doesn't have to worry about formatting. Everything would be pre-formatted. Is there a way to design a template and LOCK the formatting? Any ideas?

Public Comments

1. What you describe are fields. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/CH061047111033.aspx