# Create a template

To create a new Notepad document template in Notepad, use the sidebar and select **+ New document template**.

You can also create a document template based on any existing document by using the **Save as template** option in the Actions menu.

![notepad\_template\_creation](../../../assets/6b6814deec9ff0d138ae90ad6899517b1f6826009a94d26cdd115910aaf87f0f.webp)