Administering standard text
Understanding the standard text template
By default, a single template is defined for both the standard text and work instructions editors. The template contains the following:
Symbols section Symbols associated with the standard text or the work instructions are displayed in a dedicated symbols section at the top of the document. When editing templates, leave this section at the top of the document (first line) or remove it if symbols should not be displayed. Do not insert the symbols section in the header or footer.
Character styles Use these to create the look-and-feel of the document. You can edit these styles, but you must retain the same style names.
WIDataCollectionStyle Applied to the placeholder string of data collection definitions. The formatting is: Font: Calibri, Size: 11 points, Color: Gray-50%, Bold.
WIPlannerFieldStyle Applied to the value of planner input fields. The formatting is: Font: Calibri, Size: 11 points, Italic.
WIInvalidPlannerFieldStyle Applied to invalid planner input fields identified while running the Validate PIF command. The formatting is: Font: Calibri, Size: 11 points, Italic, Color: Red.
Note If you add new styles, ensure that Style type is Character. If you add new styles whose Style type is Paragraph, errors may occur.
- Header and footer By default, this is empty. You can add your company logo or any other pertinent information. You can also add BOM line properties.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.plm00260/id1107682 · retrieved 2026-07-11