> **Source:** https://knowledge.leegality.com/deal-collaboration/Templates/Templates > **Site:** Leegality Knowledge Base — https://knowledge.leegality.com > **About:** Leegality is a document execution platform covering eSigning, stamps, NeSL, workflows, and REST API integration. > **Navigation:** Every article on this site has a plain-text version at `.txt` (this format). To get an index of all articles with their `.txt` links, read: https://knowledge.leegality.com/llms.txt > **AI Guide:** For instructions on how to navigate this knowledge base as an AI agent, read: https://knowledge.leegality.com/ai-readable.txt --- # Templates > A template is a pre-designed contract format used to create standardized agreements efficiently. Instead of building a new contract from scratch each time, temp A template is a pre-designed contract format used to create standardized agreements efficiently. Instead of building a new contract from scratch each time, templates allow users to define the full content of a document including dynamic components that can be tailored for each use case. Templates are especially useful for commonly used agreements and other recurring legal or business documents. ### Key Features of Templates: * __Reusable Format:__ Once created, templates can be reused across multiple contracts, significantly reducing effort and ensuring consistency. * __Customizable Content:__ Templates support variable fields (also called metadata) that can be configured to reflect dynamic information. These variables enable smart contract behavior by allowing filtering, reporting, and the generation of insights based on key contract data. * __Section Management:__ Contract sections can be customized, making the template adaptable to various use cases and business requirements. * __Smart Document Functionality:__ Templates function similarly to intelligent Word documents that integrate seamlessly with the broader contract lifecycle management system. Templates that are still in progress or under review appear under the __Drafts__ section. Once finalized, templates are moved to the __Published__ section, making them available for active use across workflows.