Learn how to use Word's built-in tools to make your document containers match your firm's brand style.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have opened your document container in Modify mode.
- Go to Smokeball Settings.
- In the Document Containers tab, right-click on the relevant letterhead and select Modify.
Learn more about editing your document container.
Change the font
To change the font in your template, select all the text to be changed, then right-click on the Normal font on the Styles toolbar in Word and select Modify.
Change the font style and size under the Formatting section, then select OK.
Change the size of the document margin
To change the margin, select the Layout tab, then expand the Page Setup toolbar.
Adjust the margin size and select OK once done.
Using Word Styles
If your firm has a specific style guideline used across all documents, set up Styles on Word to make it easier to apply this style consistently.
- In the Word home ribbon, right-click the Normal style and select Modify.
- The Normal style is the default style you use when entering text into a document.
- The Normal style is the default style you use when entering text into a document.
- The Modify Style window will now open. Make changes to fonts and formatting here.
- Click OK.
- Make changes to other styles if needed, such as the heading styles.
- Place the cursor in front of the <<Body Content>> automation field.
- Click Save & Close.
The styles will now be available when editing precedents that use the letterhead.
Additional tips
- Use the Show/Hide feature in Word to help you format the document.