Files on the disk and the FTP site OIT provides the template file, a file that contains a sample dissertation, and a file containing the preliminary pages. The sample dissertation is called thesis00.doc the preliminary pages file is called prelim00.doc the template is called umass00.dot . Later you can copy all the chapters together into one file for doing the Table of Contents. Using the template for new files When you start Word and create a new file, Word presents the templates that are available. Then click on the Attach button.
Word presents the available templates.
Use the styles in the Umass00 template by applying the appropriate styles to any text you have already typed and all the text you type from now on. Be sure you use a font that is available on the computer and printer you plan to use for your final copy so you don't have to adjust for changes in the font at the last minute. The umass00 template uses the Times New Roman font at 12 points. If you want to use a different font, you should change the font in the template, not just in the document. There are several places you need to change the default font.