Create blank document
Creates a new, empty document in the Pages app, skipping the template or file picker.
Add custom template
Adds a custom template to Pages. To set up a doc, use File > Save as Template, then find the template name in the Create Template action.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20custom%20template
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20custom%20template
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Add custom template”
end tell
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Open Pages document
Opens a specified Pages document of your choice. Works well for your current in-progress doc.
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