Creating a Shortcut to Open a Specific Pages Template
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If you frequently use a specific template in Apple Pages and want to skip the Template Chooser dialog box, you can create a macOS Shortcut to open a new document based on your preferred template. This is especially handy if you have multiple personal templates and want to streamline your workflow. Here's how to set it up.
Prerequisites
- A Mac running macOS with the Shortcuts app.
- Apple Pages installed.
- A custom or existing template saved in Pages.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Pages and go to the Template Chooser (File > New).
- Find your desired template. If it's a custom template, ensure it's saved in the Template Chooser (File > Save as Template > Add to Template Chooser).
- Note the exact name of the template as it appears in the Template Chooser.
- Open the Shortcuts app on your Mac.
- Click the "+" button to create a new shortcut.
- Name your shortcut (e.g., "Open My Invoice Template").
- In the search bar, type "Pages" and select Create Document.
- In the Create Document action, set the Template field to the exact name of your desired template (e.g., "My Invoice Template").
- If the template name doesn't appear, ensure it's correctly saved in the Template Chooser.
- Add another action: Search for "Open" and select Open URLs (or Open File if the document needs to be opened in Pages explicitly).
- Ensure the action is set to open the document in Pages.
- Click the blue "Play" button in the Shortcuts app to test your shortcut.
- Pages should launch and create a new document based on your specified template, bypassing the Template Chooser.
- Save the shortcut by closing the document.
- To make the shortcut easily accessible, right-click it in the Shortcuts app and select Add to Dock or Pin to Menu Bar.
- Template Name: The template name in the shortcut must match exactly, including spaces Ascertain that your template is correctly saved in the Template Chooser, or the shortcut may fail.
- Multiple Templates: Create separate shortcuts for different templates to streamline your workflow further.
Why This Matters
By creating a shortcut, you eliminate the repetitive task of navigating the Template Chooser, saving time and clicks. This is particularly useful for freelancers, writers, or anyone who relies on consistent document formatting.
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