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title: Preview a template
slug: preview-a-template
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createdAt: 2022-05-29T17:02:00.000Z
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You can preview how your template displays. Previewing allows you to select a particular user and preview how the data is presented.

When you preview, select a particular employee and a date when you expect the template information to be current. For example, if you are previewing a template that informs an employee from the Engineering department that he will be promoted on a certain date, choose that employee and the effective date of the promotion.

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To preview a template:

1. From the left sidebar, select **People Ops Tools.**
2. From the sub-menu, select **Letter Templates.**
3. Select a template from the template list. The template preview automatically display in the **Preview** section.
4. In the **Preview** section, select an employee or role from the employee dropdown list. 
5. Select a date from the date picker. 
6. Your template then automatically displays both elements in the **Preview** section.