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A blank document is a type of structure, with a cognitive cost of setting it up: 1) Learn to understand that programs create files 2) Learn which program crea
by forgotmypw17 5y ago
A blank document is a type of structure, with a cognitive cost of setting it up:
1) Learn to understand that programs create files
2) Learn which program creates a .doc file
3) Learn how to open program and where the File|New command is
- zimpenfish 5y ago4) Getting all the styles correct 5) Getting all the metadata / header / footers etc. correct
- pininja 5y agoReusing styles is a huge valid reason. Even today Google Docs/Slides has a convenient “Make a copy” button that is easier for me compared to setting up a template. I just copy -> rename -> open -> select all -> delete
- TeMPOraL 5y agoSame principle works within a single application. For example, when (being dragged into) making PowerPoint presentations, I tend to manually style two or three slides (e.g. title page, chapter divider, content slide), and then create actual slides through "Right click -> Duplicate Slide".