Template Issues

How to Keep Heading Text in Saved Microsoft Loop Templates

Maira Mehtab Sep 22, 2026 869 views

Question details

Users are experiencing an issue where custom heading text (H1, H2, and H3) is removed and replaced by generic placeholders when a page is saved to the Microsoft Loop Template Gallery.

Product: Microsoft Loop
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Saving a formatted page to the Template Gallery to be reused for future projects.
Observed behavior: The saved template retains heading placeholders but deletes the actual original text of the headings.

Before you start

Ensure you keep a working copy of your original Loop page before attempting to save it as a template, so you do not permanently lose your customized heading text.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the Duplicate Page Feature as a Workaround

Since saving to the Template Gallery removes heading text, duplicating an existing page allows you to preserve all custom text and formatting.

Microsoft Loop currently has a known limitation where template creation strips custom heading text, reverting them to generic placeholders. Until Microsoft releases a permanent fix for this preview-stage flaw, duplicating your fully formatted pages is the most reliable way to retain your H1, H2, and H3 text.

Open your workspace

Navigate to the Microsoft Loop workspace that contains the fully formatted page you originally wanted to use as a template.

Locate the page

Hover over the specific page name in the left-hand navigation sidebar.

Open page options

Click on the three dots (More options) located right next to the page name.

Duplicate the page

Select 'Duplicate' from the dropdown menu to create an exact copy of the page with all original heading text perfectly preserved.

Preserved Formatting: Duplicating the page ensures that not only your headings, but all other specialized formatting and inline components remain completely intact.

Solution 2

Submit Feedback to Microsoft Developers

Report this template limitation directly to Microsoft to help developers prioritize a fix in future updates.

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1. Install WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office suite on your computer.
2. Create your document: Open WPS Writer and design your document with all your desired H1, H2, and H3 headings.
3. Save as template: Click on Menu > Save As, and select 'WPS Writer Template (*.wpt)' to save your work without losing any text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do my headings turn into placeholders in Microsoft Loop templates?

This is a known limitation in the current version of Microsoft Loop. When saving a page to the Template Gallery, the system strips out the original H1, H2, and H3 text and replaces them with generic formatting placeholders.

Can I recover the lost heading text from a Loop template?

No, once the page is saved to the Template Gallery and the text is removed, the text inside the template cannot be automatically recovered. You must reference your original page or manually retype the headings.

Will Microsoft fix the heading text issue in Loop?

Microsoft is aware of this limitation as Loop continues its development. Users are encouraged to submit feedback via the Microsoft feedback portal to help prioritize this fix in upcoming software releases.

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