> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.yarn.so/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

> Save, apply, and maintain reusable slide templates for faster, consistent production.

## Overview

Templates turn one well-structured scene into a reusable starting point for many videos.

Use templates to improve consistency and reduce repeated manual formatting.

\[insert screenshot of templates panel with save, apply, update, and archive actions]

## What templates can include

* Overlay structure and relative layout.
* Text/image/chart/shape combinations.
* Styling choices aligned with brand theme.
* Reusable scene patterns for recurring workflows.

## Before you start

* Build and validate one strong source scene.
* Remove one-off content that should not be reused.
* Name templates based on use case, not only appearance.

## Steps

1. Open a polished scene and choose save as template.
2. Add a clear name and short usage context.
3. Apply the template to target scenes.
4. Replace scene-specific content while keeping structure.
5. Update template when standards evolve.
6. Archive outdated templates to reduce confusion.

\[insert screenshot of applying a template to a new scene and replacing placeholder content]

## Check your result

* New scenes start from consistent structure.
* Team members can find the right template quickly.
* Template updates propagate through future work patterns.

## Troubleshooting

### Applying a template replaced existing overlays

Template apply is often replacement-oriented. Duplicate or back up the scene before applying when needed.

### Template does not appear for teammates

Check template scope, save status, and archive state.

### Template preview looks outdated

Refresh thumbnail/metadata and verify latest version was saved.

## Next

Generate supporting assets with [Video generation](/generative-videos/video-gen).