Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Word versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Word 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Word, click here: Changing the Attached Template.
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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2020-04-18 01:15:44
Vincent Walsh
Where can I see answers to the questions submitted below re the Tip "Changing the Attached Template" from Michael 2016-06-21 and from Russell Cairns on 2015-04-21? I am using Word 2013.
Thank you.
Vincent Walsh
2020-04-18 01:14:25
Vincent Walsh
Where can I see answers to the questions submitted below re the Tip "Changing the Attached Template" from Michael 2016-06-21 and from Russell Cairns on 2015-04-21? I am using Word 2013.
Thank you.
Vincent Walsh
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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