When Mora, Orsa and Älvdalen municipalities needed accessible, user-friendly Office templates to handle both their own and shared needs, we were tasked with creating an integrated template solution. Since the municipalities collaborate via joint committees, they needed easy access to both separate and shared templates - regardless of whether users work in the desktop or online version of Office.
The project started with the development of an accessible basic Word template for each municipality, designed according to the respective graphic profile. These basic templates then became the basis for creating a comprehensive range of Word templates that also include auto-completion of user data. For the municipalities' common documents, we created a separate, unified template design for smooth collaboration.
To give all users access to starter templates and work tools in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, we delivered both an online template package and an installation package for desktop users. Each template and feature is clearly customized to support users' everyday life, regardless of their program version. The template buttons we built into each Office program ensure quick access to the templates and reduce the need for external support. Simple administration for template updates also makes maintenance easy for the responsible administrators in the three municipalities.
Our experience in design and accessibility customization solutions for Microsoft Office allows us to deliver templates that simplify and improve the workflow of customers dealing with large and complex needs. Thanks to thoughtful design and easy access, municipalities now have not only consistent and accessible documents, but also a user experience that supports both individual and collaborative work processes.
