Using a template for an issue streamlines the layout process, ensuring consistency and saving time. It reduces errors, improves efficiency, and allows for easier collaboration across the team, as everyone works from a unified framework.

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To create a new issue from an existing template for your selected publication,

1. Click on the Create button.
2. Select the Create Issue from Template option and complete the following details.‍
   1. Template name. Select the template you wish to base the new issue from.
   2. ‍Issue name. Give the issue a name (use alpha-numeric, dashes and underscores only)
   3. ‍Issue number. This is optional and you can enter one at creation or later on by editing the issue.‍
   4. Volume number. This is optional and you can enter one at creation or later on by editing the issue.‍
   5. Publishing date. This is optional and you can enter one at creation or later on by editing the issue. When completed, this places the issue in chronological order within the issues list.
3. Click on the Create to confirm.

Your newly created issue will now appear in the issues list.