Template

Template may mean:

• Graphics template, a stencil or overlay used in drawing, painting or sewing to replicate letters, shapes or patterns.
• Page template, a pre-developed page layout used to create new pages (paper or electronic) from the same design, pattern, or style.
  • Mail-merge template, a specific kind of word processing document used to generate mailing lists.
  • Master page, a page template in a multiple page desktop publishing software data file that duplicates and globally edits graphic elements across multiple pages.
  • Template (file format), any of various standardized file types used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other documents or files.
  • Template (word processing), a "document template" for use in configuring word processing software.
  • Template (desktop publishing), a "style template" for use in configuring desktop publishing software.
  • Web template, used in web application development in conjunction with a web template system.
• Mechanical template, a mold or die used in manufacturing.
• Software template, of various kinds used with a template engine.
• Template (genetics), a strand of DNA or RNA, used in genetic sequencing to synthesize new strands.
• Template (orthopedics), a technique of sizing replacement joints during pre-operative orthopedic surgery by using radiographic (X-ray) images.
• Template (programming), a tool for generic programming, especially in the C++ language, allowing a computer program to use polymorphic types.
• Template (racing), a device used in racing to ensure that the body of the race vehicle adheres to specifications.
• Template metaprogramming, a programming technique used by a compiler to generate temporary source code.

See also

• Template system (disambiguation)