Using styles and the DUO template
When writing large documents, it is helpful to use styles. Styles help with the layout of the document and form the basis for the automatic generation of a table of content
DUO template for Word
We have created a template containing suitable styles for your document. Some departments have their own templates exhibiting a somewhat different style. Information about styles and templates can often be found on a department’s web pages. There is a template for Word 2010 and for Word 2007. If you are not using the DUO template or another template, please use styles in Word, at the very least.
Download:
- DUO template for Word 2010 (in Norwegian only).
- DUO template for Word 2007 (in Norwegian only).
Read the instructions for the DUO template. A quick-start guide is also available.
Word 2003
The template for Word 2003 is no longer available on our web pages. If you need a DUO template for Word 2003, you can contact duo-hjelp@ub.uio.no. We cannot; however; offer comprehensive support for this version.
Internet Explorer
If you are using IE (Internet Explorer), it can be difficult to open a file simply by clicking on the link. Right-click on the link and choose ‘Save target as’. Save the file, then open it from the saved location.
DUO template for OpenOffice.org
You may use other word processing programs, such as OpenOffice.org Writer. We have created a template adapted to OpenOffice.org Writer 2.4.1., but have no written guide for how to use it. For more information and to download free software, see www.openoffice.org.
The most important thing to remember is that your document should be convertible to PDF format.
Mac and the DUO template
Our template has been designed for Microsoft Office Word. It functions differently when interfacing with Word for Mac, and thus we cannot recommend our template for Mac users.
LaTeX
LaTeX is mostly used within the fields of mathematics and the natural sciences. For information about LaTeX from the Informatics department please refer to Informasjon om LaTeX med venner (information in Norwegian and English).