Template Helper
by Simple Addins Ltd
Turn ordinary Word templates into structured, automated workflows
Template Helper for Microsoft Word
Template Helper is a lightweight, fast-to-deploy Microsoft Word add-in designed for organisations that create repeatable documents. It turns ordinary Word templates into structured, automated workflows without needing a developer, an API, or any major changes to existing document designs.
Full documentation at docs.simpleaddins.com
The add-in reads simple square-bracket placeholders, OR-based dropdown expressions, and nested content blocks (for example {SectionName}) directly from the document, then presents users with a clean task-pane interface containing:
- Text fields
- Dropdowns and multi-select lists
- Toggles for optional clauses
Users answer questions; the add-in applies the data, inserts or removes clauses, substitutes
variables, and produces a clean finalised draft while preserving firm-wide formatting,
styles, and numbering.
Key Benefits
- Zero learning curve: Templates stay in Word. Authors use familiar syntax.
- Ultra-fast automation: No coding, no ribbon customisation, no content controls.
- Enterprise control: Templates can be locked down, versioned, and distributed centrally.
- Consistent drafting: Reduces manual errors, improves compliance, and speeds up workflows.
- Internal-first deployment: No external servers required for core automation
Who Is It For?
- In-house legal teams
- Law firms and legal service providers
- Procurement and contract management teams
- HR teams producing repeat documents (offers, contracts, policies)
- Businesses that want consistent, automated documents without investing in complex docgen platforms
How It Works
- Task pane built on Office.js with a modern web UI.
- Template is parsed on load to discover fields, OR-blocks, and nested clauses.
- The user interface is generated dynamically from the template structure.
- Create, organise clips of text to use and reuse between documents, all stored to your user profile.
Pro Features (License Purchase Required)
- Complete all identical fields with a single response
- Normalized text input (removing ALL CAPS)
- Unlimited Clips
App capabilities
- Can read and make changes to your document
- Can send data over the Internet