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In Word, a template is used to specify the menu options, the toolbar, and the default styles and text. When you first open a blank document, Word automatically attaches the Normal.dot template to your document, although you can specify a different template. After the file has been created, you can change the attached template by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Templates and Add-Ins dialog box.
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2016-06-21 18:07:32
Michael
My issue is that the item I select in "Checked items are currently loaded" never remains checked. However, the path in the Document Template field remains.
2015-04-21 23:27:24
Russell Cairns
In Word 2013 I have edited the Normal.dotx template as regards font, margins & justification but a new document still opens with all the original settings. How can I change this?
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