# Using Paste Special to Update Content from a Template

You can use the Paste Special command to update selected content with material stored in a template file. You can use this command to update drawings, timing, layout, as well as palettes.

To use paste special to update content:

1. Select the template in the Library and select Edit > Copy Template.

2. In the Timeline, select the elements you want to paste the template onto.

You must select the same number and hierarchy of elements as are in the template. Otherwise you won’t be able to complete the paste operation. You can check the contents of a template. [Control]-click the template and select Properties.

3. Select Edit > Paste Special. The Paste Special dialog box opens.

4. Select the options from the Paste Special dialog box.

5. Click OK.

See Also
Animating Elements with Pegs
Animating Rotation with the Rotate Tool
Animating Size Changes with the Scale Tool
Adding Keyframes and Changing their Value
Copying and Pasting Keyframe Values
Copying and Pasting Keyframe Values