Original: The term template, when used in the context of word processing software,  refers to a sample "fill-in-the-blank" document that can be completed either by hand  or through an automated iterative process, such as with a software assistant.
Simplified: The term template, when used in the context of word processing software, refers to a sample "fill-in-the-blank" document that can be completed either by hand or through an automated iterative process, such as a with a wizard.