# Study Templates
For convenience, studies can be organized into templates. A template contains one or more studies with specific settings. To create a template, simply add and configure all of the studies you want to include on a chart. When you are satisfied with the studies and their settings, right click on the chart and select ***Template > Save As Template*** .
Alternatively, choose ***Chart > Template > Save As Template*** (from the top menu bar. Note: ***File > Template > Save As Template*** or ***Chart > Template > Save As Template*** from a Chart Window).
Step 1 - Create a Template
Step 2 - New Chart Template Dialog
A study template can be applied to another chart by choosing *Chart > Template > \* from the top menu bar (Note:***File > Template > Save As Template*** or ***Chart > Template > Save As Template*** from a Chart Window). Shortcut keys are available to make this more convenient.[ Shortcut keys](https://docs.motivewave.com/short-cuts#custom-keyboard-short-cuts) are Alt + 1, Alt + 2 etc where the number key applies the template in the order they were created.
When apply the template to a different chart, MotiveWave will ask if you would like to overwrite the existing studies ( screenshot below). Click on "***Do not show this warning in the future***" button to save the selection and hide this message for future use.
## Removing a Template
To remove a template from a chart (including any associated plots). Right click on the template name (in the study legend).
## Managing Templates
Your existing templates can be managed from the **Manage Templates** dialog. Choose ***Chart > Template > Manage Templates*** (from the top menu bar) or right click on the chart > ***Template > Manage Templates***. From this dialog you can add, edit, delete, import/export or change the order of the templates. The template order affects the [shortcut keys](https://docs.motivewave.com/short-cuts#custom-keyboard-short-cuts) (Alt + 1, Alt + 2 etc). Changing the order will affect which template applies to each short cut key sequence.
## Import/Export Templates
For convenience study templates can be exported and imported into a workspace. This can be useful for sharing templates or moving them between workspaces. Both of these operations can be done from the **Manage Templates** dialog (see previous section). The **Import/Export** buttons can be found at the bottom of the dialog.
## Template Preferences
Preferences for study templates can be found in the Settings dialog. Click on **Chart** then on **Templates**. A default template can be configured (check the **Use Default** option). This will be displayed whenever you create a new chart.
The **Link Templates** option will apply a template to all charts that are part of the link group (if configured, see the **Chart Linking** section).
