How to Customize a To Do List by Using Templates

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the template that meets your to do list needs.

   Search online for sites that provide free to do list templates suitable for Microsoft Word.
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   Step 2: When you arrive at the site you've chosen

   Browse through all of the templates available.
   
   For example, if you need a to do list, click on the to do list templates.
   
   Alternatively, use the search bar of the site to navigate the to do list templates. , For example, if you are looking for a "project to do list" template, click on that template and download the template by clicking the “Download, “Download Template” or "Free
   - Add to Cart" button after the template preview. , From the checkout page, you must enter some basic information such as email, first and last name for security purposes and you must agree to the site's terms and conditions.
   
   You will not be charged anything for the templates as all of the templates are made available completely free.
   
   If you are using Official site of Microsoft or vertex42 there is no need fill the form you’ll be direct to the template after clicking on download button. , After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with the download instructions for the template(s) you have chosen.
   
   Click the link provided to start the download. , The file downloaded to your computer will be a zip file.
   
   Double click on this file to extract it and open it in your version of Microsoft Word or Excel.
   
   While any version will work, the latest version is the preferred version to use with the template. , First, edit the header section of the template and add any information related to your tasks and add any logos you wish to use.
   
   Simply change the placeholder text such as "Company Name" with your company in order to customize it for your specific needs or business. , Simply navigate to Page Layout > Colors and Themes to make the changes that you want. , Once you have double checked everything, you can now begin adding the tasks you need to complete into your template. , Once you have checked the list you are free to print it or share it with others. , By doing so you will be able to increase your productivity while never forgetting to do something noted on the list.
   
   This will be sure to impress your coworkers and superiors and might even help you to advance your career as well as reducing your stress levels, regardless of how busy you may get.
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   Step 3: click on the category for the type of list template you are looking for.

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   Step 4: Once you have navigated to the list template section you need

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   Step 5: browse through the available templates and select the one you need.

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   Step 6: When you have selected all the templates you wish to download

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   Step 7: click the Checkout Button.

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   Step 8: If you use the List Templates site mentioned earlier

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   Step 9: expect to receive an email.

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    Step 10: Unzip the file.

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    Step 11: Now that the template is open on your computer

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    Step 12: begin to edit its various features to customize it to your needs.

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    Step 13: While the template has probably already been customized with colors and other font settings so it looks professional and interesting

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    Step 14: you may want to make a few changes to the template to truly make it yours.

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    Step 15: Double check that all your changes and customizations are correct and that they look good on your screen.

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    Step 16: Proofread all the details and tasks you have entered to be sure everything is correct.

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    Step 17: Remember that the key to staying organized is to continue to utilize these to do lists each and every day after you create them.

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