saving autotext to normal.dot

[Lexigist]

I have a large autotext list with addresses etc. This has been saved to
an alternated file named normal2.dot. Now when I add a new auto text or
change an existing one it does not save it except in the current
session of word. next time it is turned on it will be gone.
It says normal.dot is read only but when I look at properties it says
it isn't. It doesn't appear to be saving to the alternate file either.
Also, the auto text doesn't appear automatically (although it used to).
Everytime the machine is rebooted I have to go to templates and add-ins
and select the extra file. Is there a way of making this a default.

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Any ideas please
Thank you

 

[Charles Kenyon]

Normal.dot is not necessarily the best place to keep AutoText. 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. You'll
see how to make the AutoText is your normal2.dot file available on startup
by making it a secondary global template.

From the FAQ:
28. I can't save my customizations - AutoText, menus, etc.
Can't save normal.dot...
If you have Adobe Acrobat 7 installed see the last section of
http://www.gmayor.com/lose_that_adobe_acrobat_toolbar.htm.
Otherwise, hold down the Shift key when selecting the File
menu and select Save All.