A model or standard for making comparisons; SYN. templet, guide.

1. In an application package, an overlay for the keyboard that identifies special keys and key combinations.
2. In image processing, a pattern that can be used to identify or match a scanned image.
3. In spreadsheet programs, a predesigned spreadsheet that contains formulas, labels, and other elements.
4. In MS-DOS, a small portion of memory that holds the most recently typed MS-DOS command.
5. In word processing and desktop publishing programs, a predesigned document that contains formatting and, in many cases, generic text.