How to add add-ins to a Word template in the online environment

1. Copy the Word template

1. From the Mavim Online environment, copy the .dotm file to your local environment.

   • See related article: How to change the default settings of a Word publication.

2. Open and enable content

1. Open the copied .dotm file in Microsoft Word.

2. When prompted, click Enable content.

   

3. Insert add-ins into the template

1. In Word, go to the Insert tab.

   

2. If you are adding the MavimStart position, insert it as a bookmark.

   

3. For all other fields, follow these steps:

   • Select Quick Parts > Field.

     

   • In the list under Field names, select MergeField.

     

   • In Field name, type the name of the field you want to add.

     • Example: <Mavim_1#Title> adds the Title field.

   • Adjust the size and place the field where you want it in the template.

     

👉 Use the field table below for all possible fields that Mavim Manager can publish into Word documents:
 

4. Save the template

• Close and save the .dotm file. The added fields are now stored in the template.

5. Upload the modified template back to Mavim

1. In Mavim Manager, click the slide-out bar at the top center of the screen.

2. Select File Transfer > Upload.

   

3. Choose the modified .dotm file. It will appear in the TempDisk in Mavim Cloud.

4. In Mavim, go to Tools > File explorer

5. Drag the uploaded .dotm file into the correct folder:

   • S:\Mavim\Wordthemes\...

   • Make sure the modified file has the same name as the original and confirm overwrite.

6. Test the template

• Generate a Word publication using the updated .dotm file.

• The new add-ins should now appear in the document.

Notes

• If the file name is different, Mavim will not recognize the template. Always keep the original name.

• Only the MavimStart position is inserted as a bookmark. All other fields must be added using MergeFields.