What is the correct way to create a new desktop database from a template?

To create a new desktop database from a template, the correct method involves navigating through the 'File' menu. By clicking 'File' and selecting 'New', you can access various options, including a collection of available templates. From there, choosing the template icon allows you to create a new database structured around the features and layout of that template. This approach ensures that you start with the appropriate design and functionality, tailored for the type of database you need.

Other methods, like opening a template and using 'Save As', might lead to unintended modifications of the original template rather than creating a new instance. Directly editing the contents of a template also risks corrupting the original design, potentially eliminating the option to use that template again. Selecting 'New Database' under the Home tab typically leads to a blank database rather than one with the pre-defined structure and components offered by a template. Thus, using the 'File' and 'New' pathway is essential for properly utilizing a template to create a new database.