Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated October 31, 2020)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Once you have defined a style in Word, you can change it at any time. To do this, follow these steps if you are using Word 2002 or Word 2003:
Figure 1. The Modify Style dialog box.
If you are using Word 97 or Word 2000, the process is a bit different. Follow these steps to change a style:
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