Exporting a document type in SharePoint

Use this procedure to export the definition of a Document Library as an STP file.

  1. Open the SharePoint client.
  2. Open the Document Library (document type).
  3. Click the Library > Library Settings.
  4. Click Save Document Library as Template under Permissions and Management.
  5. Fill out the details and click Save.
  6. Click Site Actions > Site Settings.
  7. Click List Templates in the Galleries column.
  8. Select the item you want to save as an STP file.