Save the template file in the folder where you want to start working. Once you have saved a new document, the thesis can be written directly into it after removing the instructions. However, read the instructions at least once before deleting them. Do not delete the abstract pages from the thesis template, even if you are only preparing a draft. Blank abstract pages do not cause any issues in a draft, and adding them back later can be cumbersome. Remember to make regular backups to secure your work.