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# Create a news article template

# Create a news article template {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a news article template to enable content authors to reuse the article layout to rapidly assemble news articles.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cd.content_admin or sn_cd.content_template_owner

You can create a reusable article template from scratch or based on an existing news article: [Create a news article](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eDbzuhtWhPpORY8I0RpMzA "Use News articles to keep employees updated on company news and announcements.")

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Content PublishingContent Library.
2. Select the news article.
3. From the hamburger menu, select Clone as reusable article.  
4. Enter a name for the reusable article.
5. Click Open editor to edit the layout.
6. Click Save.  
   The reusable article appears in Content PublishingReusable ComponentsReusable Articles.

## What to do next

Add the reusable article to a new or existing content template: [Create a Content template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/E_UwwEkG5DGyc8j6LaYYSw "A content template is pre-defined publishing plan for news articles. Create a content template to enable content authors to create and publish higher volumes of news article content.")

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