Using library items in templates

I'm trying to use library items in a template but Dreamweaver
8 keeps on adding extra
extra closing tags. Is there some trick to using them?

Why are you using Library items in a template?
Can you show me the Library item, and an example of the extra
closing tags?
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> I'm trying to use library items in a template but
Dreamweaver 8 keeps on
> adding extra
> extra closing tags. Is there some trick to using them?

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    Murray --- ICQ 71997575
    Adobe Community Expert
    (If you *MUST* email me, don't LAUGH when you do so!)
    ==================
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    - Template Triage!
    http://www.projectseven.com/go
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    http://www.dwfaq.com - DW FAQs,
    Tutorials & Resources
    http://www.macromedia.com/support/search/
    - Macromedia (MM) Technotes
    ==================
    "jorey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > The examples I used are overly simplified to more
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    > needs
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    > will
    > understand that this is a problem that affects advanced
    users and whole
    > teams
    > who have made extensive and productive use of this
    feature before it was
    > broken.
    >

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          <li>General Inquiry - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Place an Order - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Copier Sales/Service - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
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          <li>Angie (Adminstration) - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Ashley (Administration) - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Natalie (Graphic Designer) - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Danielle (Graphic Designer) - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
          <li>Kathy (Production) - <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li>
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        <p> </p>
        <h2>Phone:</h2>
        <p>937-431-1982</p>
        <br/>
        <h2>Fax:</h2>
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          <p>World Digital Imaging<br/>
            1138 Richfield Center<br/>
            Beavercreek, OH 45430</p>
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    <p class="web-disclaimer">Website content and design copyright World Digital Imaging, 2009-2010.<br/>
    No part of this website may be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of World Digital Imaging.<br/>
    For questions or comments about the website, please contact the <a href="emailto:[email protected]">Webmistress</a>. </p>
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    I've never used Library Items.  IMO Server-Side Includes are better for this.
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