Which document contains formatting, styles, and sample text to create new documents and can be used by a less-skilled designer?

• A. Master pages (InDesign)
• B. Time-based design
• C. Typography
• D. Template

Answer: (D)

Templates act as ready-made starting files that include a predefined layout, paragraph and character styles, color schemes, and placeholder text. This lets a less-experienced designer produce a clean, cohesive document by simply replacing the text and imagery while preserving a professional look. The structured setup—consistent margins, typography, and styling—helps keep pages aligned and on-brand without adjusting each element individually.

Master pages are about repeating elements across pages within a layout, not a full document prepped with sample content to start new projects. Time-based design isn’t a standard concept here, and typography focuses on how text looks rather than providing a complete, ready-to-use document template.