This Template Courtesy of the AMCS Program Staff - Mirror provided by FlightPhysical.com

Download the Certificate Template - cert.dot size 27KB, an MS Word "DOT" template file

Step 1: Locating Where to Store Your Certificate Template

• Go into Microsoft Word.
  
• Click on the "Tools" menu option.
  
• Click on "Options".
  
• Click on the "File Locations" tab (this window will display the location of your "User Templates").
  
• Write down this directory path (you will need it for Step 2).

Step 2: Saving The Certificate Template

• Download the template if not done already.
  
• Choose "Save Target As" to save the templage.
  
• Follow your browser prompts to download the file.
  
• cert.dot should now be in your "User Templates".

Step 3: Using Your Certificate Template

• Go into Microsoft Word.
  
• Click on the "File" menu option.
  
• Click on "Open" from the File menu.
  
• Go to the directory where you saved the Certificate Template.
  
• Double click on Cert.dot (this will open the template as a document so that you may make changes to it). You may need to make changes to the template, i.e. margins, spacing, font size, etc.
  
• Once the template is pulled up, click on the "Tools" menu option.
  
• Click on "Unprotect" (clicking this option will allow you to make changes).
  
• You may then adjust margins, etc.
  
• If you do make any changes, you will need to save those changes. To save the changes, click the "File" menu option. Choose "Save". This will save any changes you have made.
  
• We recommend after you have the template set up so that it lines up with the certificate, you "protect" the template so that changes cannot be made by unauthorized individuals. Click on "Tools", and then "Protect Document". Once you click on "Protect Document", you may get an option asking what you want to "Protect Document For". Select "Forms".

Step 4: Printing Certificate

• We recommend you print the certificate information on a plain sheet of paper to preview how it lines up with the certificate before printing on the actual hard copy of the certificate.
  
• You might have to adjust various printer settings with regard to paper size.
  
• You will want to choose the option to manually feed or form feed the certificate.

If you have any questions regarding the certificate template, please call AMCS at 405-954-3238.

This Template Courtesy of the AMCS Program Staff - Mirror site provided by FlightPhysical.com