What's a .tpl file in LaTeX and how can i use it?

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What's a .tpl file in LaTeX and how can i use it?

Answer 1

The tpl is not an official extension used with LaTeX, but .tpl files are distributed with some packages (e.g., TeXlive) as "templates" to show you how to use various classes and styles. The idea is that as you are learning, you can create a document by cloning and modifying a .tpl file.