Template file formats indicate the file type intended as a starting point to create other files. The Save As dialog box shows these file types. The application’s Save As dialog indicates these files. Microsoft Word allows templates for layouts and content. A layout template contains styles. It explains using styles in documents. Pages shows default TEMPLATES. Also templates a user created. To save a Pages document as template: Select File → Save as Template. Add to Template Chooser to add to My Templates. Or select Save to save as a TEMPLATE file on your computer.