> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.macleather.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates Overview

> Document and label templates for Mac Leather Dashboard

# Templates Overview

Downloadable templates for export documents, labels, and forms.

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## Template Categories

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Export Documents" icon="file-pdf" href="/templates/export-documents">
    Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO
  </Card>

  <Card title="Labels" icon="tag" href="/templates/labels">
    Carton labels, product labels, barcodes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Forms" icon="clipboard" href="/templates/forms">
    Internal forms and checklists
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Template Formats

| Format | Use For               |
| ------ | --------------------- |
| PDF    | Print-ready documents |
| XLSX   | Editable spreadsheets |
| ZPL    | Zebra label printers  |
| PNG    | Image-based labels    |

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## How to Use Templates

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download template">
    Click download link on template page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in data">
    Replace placeholder text with actual values
  </Step>

  <Step title="Print or upload">
    Print directly or upload to system
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## System-Generated vs Manual

| Type             | When to Use                            |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| System-generated | Preferred - auto-fills from order data |
| Manual templates | Backup when system unavailable         |

<Info>
  Most documents can be auto-generated from the system. Use manual templates only when necessary.
</Info>