LAST UPDATE: 6/30/2008

Download the Latin Template package (LatinTemplate.zip: includes template files and installation files)
Download Latin Macros Guide (LatinMacroGuide.pdf: explains what the Latin Template can do and what shortcut keys to use)
Download Latin Keystroke List (LatinKeystrokes.pdf: alphabetical list of shortcut keys)

Installation Instructions:

  • Click on the link above to download the Latin Template Package.
    • Save the file to a convenient location on your computer (e.g., Desktop or My Documents).

  • Double click on the file you just downloaded (LatinTemplate.zip).


  • Click "Extract All Files." Click "Next," then "Next" again, then "Finish."



  • A new window will open containing your extracted files.
    • XP Users: Double click on XP--InstallLatin.bat
    • Vista Users: Double click on VISTA--InstallLatin.bat
    • A black screen will flash quickly then disappear. This means the installer has run itself. A Microsoft Word template will automatically be installed, and some support files will be placed in a folder called "Template Files" in your C:\ directory.

  • To use the template, open Microsoft Word and perform the following steps:
      • Word 2003:
        • Click Tools Menu - Templates and Add-Ins.
        • Click the "Attach" button and select "Latin" from the list that pops up.
      • Word 2007:
        • Hold down Alt-T then let go. Notice that a message about Office 2003 acces keys appears at the top of the window. Once this message appears, hit the i key.
        • Click the "Attach" button and select "Latin" from the list that pops up.
    • I suggest that you record a macro to perform the steps above so that you do not need to execute them manually every time you want to enable the Latin template. Learn what macros are and how to record them in Word 2003 or Word 2007.
    • If "Latin" does not appear on the list, contact Ms. Andresian.

  • If you wish to make the Latin template your "Normal" Microsoft Word template, click the LATINtoNORMAL file that is appropriate for your version of Windows.