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+# 6047CEM - Microsoft Word Template
+
+The template uses some meta-data from the file itself for attributes such as the dissertation title and author of the 
+document. To change the data, you need to go to `File > Info` and change the author and title, as highlighted in the 
+image below.
+
+![Changing the meta-data](readme_images/editing_meta_data.jpg)
+
+The items in pink you can edit and add as necessary. However, the item in green needs to be removed. Otherwise the name 
+"Ian Cornelius" will be used across the document as the author.
+