You can. I used word and created corresponding text box for each section. It is more work though. But, My birth certificate was a little over sized and had some really old school writing. That is why I did it like that. I never even saw that template. I wish I would have it is straightforward.
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Sent 10/19->WAC accepted 10/24
I-797 arrived 10/27
Biometrics letter arrived 10/29 Biometrics done 11/20
EAD: February 7, 2013 SSN:Already Have 
DL:Gonna take a month or two..haha.never bothered to learn..too scurred