How do I modify a template in Word

[JerryG]

When I save a letter with the date that I wrote it the next time I open the
document the date is changed to the current date. How can I keep the original
date on the letter?

 

[CyberTaz]

File>Open & change Files of Type (bottom list) to Document Templates.
Navigate to where template files are stored an open as any other file. |:>)

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Use a CreateDate field instead of Date. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/TblsFldsFms/DateFields.htm