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How do I change my Normal template?
You have just saved my life - already lost two hours off it due to
Microsoft's inaccurate (to say the least) instructions. After Alt T and I though I struggled a bit cos it wouldn't change the original Normal.dot because a Word document was open. I managed to figure it out in the end although my PC kept insisting that I didn't have one. Also it didn't show up on a Search of the whold computer...I guess I didn't search in hidden files as well although I thought I did. Anyway, I achieved what I wanted and furthermore there will be many floating ladies in the secretariat who will lie down and kiss my feet for this info (what an awful thought!). A thousand thanks. "Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote: Hi Barb, With a blank document open, try using Alt, T, I and then in the dialog that comes up if the Attached template listed is 'Normal' click on the [Attach] button. That will take you to the folder where the currently in use copy resides Can you provide a link or a title of the help page that appears to have the incorrect information? =========== "Barb Meek" wrote in message ... I'm very frustrated trying to change my normal.dotm in Word 2007. First of all, the directions for even locating it are inaccurate in Microsoft's help center. But...I searched and think I found the document anyway. For some reason, the "normal" style defaults to "10 pt after paragraph" and won't accept my change to delete that. Or maybe I'm looking at the wrong normal.dotm file. There seem to be several. Any way I can find the real base template for my blank documents and get it to stop doing that? Any help is appreciated -- Barb -- Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office System Products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends* |
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How do I change my Normal template?
If Microsoft didn't keep changing things around and forcing us to buy their
new products, they wouldn't have enough business. This is madenning. They should write a book on how to make a simple task a major pain-in-the-ass, because this used to be simple. What a waste of time! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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How do I change my Normal template?
I absolutely agree. I'm having the same problem. I have extensively
modified my 2003 Normal.dot template. I tried renaming it and putting it into 2007 and 2007 won't recognize it. I'm starting to panic about this program. I have been using a different version of word since dos days (over 18 years) and this version is not intended to be used by "professionals", it looks as if it has been created for 1st time users. Perhaps Microsoft should have asked those of us who use it ALL the time to have some input into the redesign. Does anyone have any more information on loading older versions of normal.dot into the new and "improved?" 2007? I manage offices across Canada with over 4,000 staff members and I need to fix this problem before I release the new templates. HELP! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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How do I change my Normal template?
Did you put it in your Word Startup folder _without_ changing its
name? That's what the MVPs told me to do last year, and lo and behold, all my keyboard shortcut customizations were back! On Jun 15, 10:24*am, MM wrote: I absolutely agree. *I'm having the same problem. *I have extensively modified my 2003 Normal.dot template. *I tried renaming it and putting it into 2007 and 2007 won't recognize it. *I'm starting to panic about this program. *I have been using a different version of word since dos days (over 18 years) and this version is not intended to be used by "professionals", it looks as if it has been created for 1st time users. *Perhaps Microsoft should have asked those of us who use it ALL the time to have some input into the redesign. Does anyone have any more information on loading older versions of normal.dot into the new and "improved?" 2007? * I manage offices across Canada with over 4,000 staff members and I need to fix this problem before I release the new templates. *HELP! "JGT" wrote: OK *now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file.. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how?- |
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How do I change my Normal template?
I've tried it numerous ways. I opened Normal.dot, saved it as Normal.dotx,
tried modifying the template and the modifications won't stay attached the same way Word 2003 did. I have been spending my whole day trying to figure this out. I'm seconds away from calling our head IT guys and telling them to scrap this update. Oh if I had the power. "grammatim" wrote: Did you put it in your Word Startup folder _without_ changing its name? That's what the MVPs told me to do last year, and lo and behold, all my keyboard shortcut customizations were back! On Jun 15, 10:24 am, MM wrote: I absolutely agree. I'm having the same problem. I have extensively modified my 2003 Normal.dot template. I tried renaming it and putting it into 2007 and 2007 won't recognize it. I'm starting to panic about this program. I have been using a different version of word since dos days (over 18 years) and this version is not intended to be used by "professionals", it looks as if it has been created for 1st time users. Perhaps Microsoft should have asked those of us who use it ALL the time to have some input into the redesign. Does anyone have any more information on loading older versions of normal.dot into the new and "improved?" 2007? I manage offices across Canada with over 4,000 staff members and I need to fix this problem before I release the new templates. HELP! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file.. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how?- |
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How do I change my Normal template?
Did you put it in your Word Startup folder _without_ changing the
name? On Jun 15, 12:41*pm, Maria wrote: I've tried it numerous ways. *I opened Normal.dot, saved it as Normal.dotx, tried modifying the template and the modifications won't stay attached the same way Word 2003 did. * I have been spending my whole day trying to figure this out. *I'm seconds away from calling our head IT guys and telling them to scrap this update. *Oh if I had the power. "grammatim" wrote: Did you put it in your Word Startup folder _without_ changing its name? That's what the MVPs told me to do last year, and lo and behold, all my keyboard shortcut customizations were back! On Jun 15, 10:24 am, MM wrote: I absolutely agree. *I'm having the same problem. *I have extensively modified my 2003 Normal.dot template. *I tried renaming it and putting it into 2007 and 2007 won't recognize it. *I'm starting to panic about this program. *I have been using a different version of word since dos days (over 18 years) and this version is not intended to be used by "professionals", it looks as if it has been created for 1st time users. *Perhaps Microsoft should have asked those of us who use it ALL the time to have some input into the redesign. Does anyone have any more information on loading older versions of normal.dot into the new and "improved?" 2007? * I manage offices across Canada with over 4,000 staff members and I need to fix this problem before I release the new templates. *HELP! "JGT" wrote: OK *now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file.. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how?-- |
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How do I change my Normal template?
I agree. Why on earth would they change the default document to space 1.15
anyway. No one types documents with that kind of spacing. I am a teacher and it is annoying to have to explain to each student how to change their document every time they open it up. I've had no luck yet figuring out how to change the templete. Wasting my valuable time I need to planning for class! "Doug" wrote: If Microsoft didn't keep changing things around and forcing us to buy their new products, they wouldn't have enough business. This is madenning. They should write a book on how to make a simple task a major pain-in-the-ass, because this used to be simple. What a waste of time! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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How do I change my Normal template?
In Word 2007, you can do the following to change the document defaults:
Display the Styles pane, for example by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S. Click the Manage Styles button. On the Set Defaults tab, specify the desired settings. Before clicking OK, select "New documents based on this template." -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "busedteach" wrote in message ... I agree. Why on earth would they change the default document to space 1.15 anyway. No one types documents with that kind of spacing. I am a teacher and it is annoying to have to explain to each student how to change their document every time they open it up. I've had no luck yet figuring out how to change the templete. Wasting my valuable time I need to planning for class! "Doug" wrote: If Microsoft didn't keep changing things around and forcing us to buy their new products, they wouldn't have enough business. This is madenning. They should write a book on how to make a simple task a major pain-in-the-ass, because this used to be simple. What a waste of time! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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How do I change my Normal template?
I found this site helpful. It assumes you understand to click 'OK' to save
settings changes, but otherwise steps you through the process: http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-6137320.html "Stefan Blom" wrote: In Word 2007, you can do the following to change the document defaults: Display the Styles pane, for example by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S. Click the Manage Styles button. On the Set Defaults tab, specify the desired settings. Before clicking OK, select "New documents based on this template." -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "busedteach" wrote in message ... I agree. Why on earth would they change the default document to space 1.15 anyway. No one types documents with that kind of spacing. I am a teacher and it is annoying to have to explain to each student how to change their document every time they open it up. I've had no luck yet figuring out how to change the templete. Wasting my valuable time I need to planning for class! "Doug" wrote: If Microsoft didn't keep changing things around and forcing us to buy their new products, they wouldn't have enough business. This is madenning. They should write a book on how to make a simple task a major pain-in-the-ass, because this used to be simple. What a waste of time! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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How do I change my Normal template?
You may also want to take a look at this article:
http://blogs.msdn.com/microsoft_offi...onsistent.aspx -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "defreeed" wrote in message ... I found this site helpful. It assumes you understand to click 'OK' to save settings changes, but otherwise steps you through the process: http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-6137320.html "Stefan Blom" wrote: In Word 2007, you can do the following to change the document defaults: Display the Styles pane, for example by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S. Click the Manage Styles button. On the Set Defaults tab, specify the desired settings. Before clicking OK, select "New documents based on this template." -- Stefan Blom Microsoft Word MVP "busedteach" wrote in message ... I agree. Why on earth would they change the default document to space 1.15 anyway. No one types documents with that kind of spacing. I am a teacher and it is annoying to have to explain to each student how to change their document every time they open it up. I've had no luck yet figuring out how to change the templete. Wasting my valuable time I need to planning for class! "Doug" wrote: If Microsoft didn't keep changing things around and forcing us to buy their new products, they wouldn't have enough business. This is madenning. They should write a book on how to make a simple task a major pain-in-the-ass, because this used to be simple. What a waste of time! "JGT" wrote: OK now I'm totally confused after reading all the previous post. Recently I upgraded from Office 2003 to Office 2007 (wow what a pain-in-the-ass change) and cannot easily find stuff (sorry but IMHO the ribbon is a GIANT step backwards). I get so tired of clicking on things only to discover what I'm looking for is not there. In office 2003 I made extensive modifications to the normal.dot file and now I want these changes in my normal.dotm file. In 2003 I could open a document and merge the template of the open document into my normal template. Is this possible in 2007? If so how? |
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