The term "hardcoded" refers to configuration that's imbedded in a program's code. To a programmer, it may have a negative connotation (if it is a bad design decision) and to a non-technical user, the term is probably too jargony.
For example, suppose Microsoft Word came with some templates hardcoded into the application. Users can use the hardcoded templates, but they can't modify them. These templates are tied to the version of Word installed too.
In end-user documentation, is there a better way to describe these templates than using the term "hardcoded templates"?
Best Answer
Since the main feature seems to be that a template can't be modified or changed, here are some synonyms for unchangeable
fixed
which suggested another one
predetermined
speaking of which...
preset (or pre-set according to MS Word)
and last but hopefully not the least
prearranged
Note: I've adjusted dictionary definitions of preset and predetermined as verbs, because the dictionary stated that in participle form these can be used as adjectives