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Dear users, When drafting work documents, do you still rely on copy, cut ➕ paste to rearrange content? Have you written similar content before, only to format it from scratch again and again? The copy-and-paste shortcut keys are almost worn out! Today’s DingTalk Docs tip is here to solve these problems for you, making your workflow even faster than shortcuts. Not only can you quickly drag and drop to format content, you can also turn previously created documents directly into templates for future use. It takes your creative experience to the next level! Let’s dive into the tutorial! Key features used: Template Button, Content Drag, and Document-to-Template Step-by-step guide:
Template Button:If your layout and format are fixed, and you need to “copy and paste” the same layout, format, and framework multiple times within a single document, you can also use the Template Button for one-click quick operation!
What is the Template Button? Use it for any layout, format, or framework you need to “copy and paste” repeatedly!
The example below shows how to use it for a team’s collaborative weekly report:
  1. Click Insert in the top navigation bar of the document, then find and click Template Button.
  2. Enter your team’s standardized weekly report framework into the template content, then save it:
  3. Click the saved Template Button to instantly copy the previously entered weekly report framework and format. Team members only need to adjust the name, then they can start writing their own sections of the weekly report!
Spend less time on layout and formatting, and more time focusing on creating content itself!Content Drag:When you need to move or cut text, place your cursor at the beginning of that paragraph. Once the icon appears, drag it to the desired location.Document-to-Template:
  1. Open the document you want to turn into a template. Click … in the upper right corner, select Save as template, then Save to My Templates, and customize the template title as needed.
  2. After saving successfully, you can select “My Templates” to use it when creating a new document.
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