How do I create DOCX templates?
Not happy with the default template for .docx exports? Just create your own!
How to create a DOCX template
DOCX templates are normal .docx documents, like those you can create with Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Write.
Attention: When saving, make sure you choose the right file format. There are still “.doc” files, a relatively old format from Microsoft. These don’t work, you definitely need templates that end with “.docx”!
Sample template
Start by downloading the sample template: template_en.docx. This template contains a simple cover sheet and the text output as rich text.
The template contains styles to control the display of timecode, dialogue information, description, etc. There are also styles for all English voices so that you can change the color of text blocks according to the voice used - useful, for example, to better distinguish between audio description and read-out subtitles.
Use this template to create your own templates for the English-speaking area.
Using placeholders
DOCX templates contain a series of placeholders that later tell Frazier what
information should be output and how. The placeholders can be identified by
the curly brackets. For example, {document_title} will later be replaced by
the name of the current document.
Representation of the “speed” attribute
Depending on your client’s wishes, you may need to display the speed levels “fast” and “very fast” differently. We have created separate parameters for this.
{@richText1}: Output assands+.{@richText2}: Output assandss.{@richText3}: Output as(f)and(ff).{@richText4}: Output as(S)and(S+).{@richText5}: Output as(s)and(s+).
Change the parameter in the sample template on page two so that the representation matches the client’s wishes. You control the text formatting (bold or italic) using the “Speed” character style in the template.
More Examples
We have prepared two additional sample templates. You can use these as a starting point for your own templates.
- default.docx
- This is the standard template “Standard - Rich Text”,
that is used in the
Document Export.
It contains styles for all voices in Frazier, so it can be used as a basis for
any language. Your description will contain formatting such as
bold and italics. The text will be output with the block
{@richText1}. - tables.docx
- A DOCX template formatted as a table in a Word document. Please note that this table cannot be customized using styles. Also, it should not be confused with the CSV export, which you should use if you want to open your manuscript with a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel!
Uploading a template
You can create as many templates as you want to respond to individual customer requests. Give meaningful file names such as “Template_AD_Series_XY.docx” so that you can quickly find the templates when you want to export the document. Once you’ve created your own template, you can upload and test it in your profile in the “DOCX templates” section.
Using a template
After uploading a template, you can use it in any project. All templates that you have uploaded will be listed below the standard template “Standard - Rich Text” in the “Export Document” dialog.
Note: Templates are tied to your user account. So, if you work on a project with colleagues, share finished templates with each other so that everyone can upload and use them.
Last Update: 2024/10/27