Corrupt Normal.dot

[TechnoYvette]

Considering how often the normal.dot becomes corrupt, MS should post the
template on the website so you can simply copy or download it to replace
one's current corrupted normal.dot.

 

[Charles Kenyon]

To replace it, all you have to do is rename it, with Word closed. Word will
recreate it. I haven't had a problem with normal.dot corrupting in three
years or more, but I:

(1) make regular backups
(2) keep most of my customizations elsewhere

See http://addbalance.com/word/movetotemplate.htm for step-by-step
instructions on moving / sharing / copying / backing-up customizations
including AutoText, AutoCorrect, keyboard assignments, toolbars, macros,
etc.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

No download required: You can generate a fresh factory-default copy of
Normal.dot at any time simply by renaming Normal.dot. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/BlankDocNotBlank.htm