Template

Template may refer to:

Tools

 * Die (manufacturing), used to cut or shape material
 * Mold, in a molding process
 * Stencil, a pattern or overlay used in graphic arts (drawing, painting, etc.) and sewing to replicate letters, shapes or designs

Computing

 * Template (file format), a standardized non-executable file type used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other files, especially documents
 * Template (C++), a tool for generic programming especially in the C++ language
 * Template metaprogramming, a programming technique used by a compiler to generate temporary source code
 * Template method pattern, an object-oriented design pattern
 * Template processor, a system that combines a template with data to produce an output.
 * Template (word processing), a standard document containing layout and styles used to configure word processing software
 * Style sheet (web development), or master page on which you can globally edit and format graphic elements and text common to each page of a document
 * Web template, a master page or an page element that can be used to produce web pages dynamically
 * Template, main document from which mail merge documents are created

Molecular genetics

 * Template, a strand of DNA which sets the genetic sequence of new strands during replication
 * Template, a strand of RNA which translates genes into proteins

Other uses

 * Boilerplate (text), any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being greatly changed from the original
 * Template, a pre-developed page layout in electronic or paper media used to make new pages with a similar design, pattern, or style
 * Template (racing), a device used in car racing to ensure that the body of the race vehicle adheres to specifications
 * Template (novel), a novel by Matthew Hughes