Word opens with a faulty template

[AYJ]

I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like word to
open with a particular one.
Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which is
causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[Jay Freedman]

I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like word to
open with a particular one.
Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which is
causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

See http://www.word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/CustomizeNormalTemplate.htm.

What do you mean by "I can't fix it"? What happens when you try?

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default. This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[AYJ]

How do I find normal.dot with word closed

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Use Windows Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

How do I find normal.dot with word closed

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it
will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default.
This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[AYJ]

Thanks for replying. I know this sounds strange but I don't know what Window
explorer is. I have windows internet explorer but no other explorer. I have
xp computer. Do you mean the "search". I tried that but didn't find the
normal template.

Use Windows Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

How do I find normal.dot with word closed

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it
will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default.
This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[Ben M. Schorr - MVP (OneNote)]

It's essentially the same as the "My Computer" tool or you can press
Windows Key + E to start it.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com
Author - The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5m3f5q

Thanks for replying. I know this sounds strange but I don't know what Window
explorer is. I have windows internet explorer but no other explorer. I have
xp computer. Do you mean the "search". I tried that but didn't find the
normal template.

:

Use Windows Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

How do I find normal.dot with word closed

:

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it
will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default.
This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[AYJ]

Thanks so much! Now that I know what windows explorer is how can I find the
normal template. The search button still says no results to display.

It's essentially the same as the "My Computer" tool or you can press
Windows Key + E to start it.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com
Author - The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5m3f5q

Thanks for replying. I know this sounds strange but I don't know what Window
explorer is. I have windows internet explorer but no other explorer. I have
xp computer. Do you mean the "search". I tried that but didn't find the
normal template.

:

Use Windows Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


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How do I find normal.dot with word closed

:

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it
will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default.
This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.

 

[AYJ]

I've actually managed to find it!!! Thanks a million. Ican't thank you all
enough.

It's essentially the same as the "My Computer" tool or you can press
Windows Key + E to start it.

--
-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
http://www.officeforlawyers.com
Author - The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/5m3f5q

Thanks for replying. I know this sounds strange but I don't know what Window
explorer is. I have windows internet explorer but no other explorer. I have
xp computer. Do you mean the "search". I tried that but didn't find the
normal template.

:

Use Windows Explorer.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


news:[email protected]...

How do I find normal.dot with word closed

:

With Word closed, rename normal.dot to .old. When you reopen Word, it
will
create a fresh normal.dot. You can customize this one to your heart's
content.

Then, what I do is to change the default font from TNR to something less
ugly, like Verdana and then check the option to make it the default.
This
seems to save all my changes to normal.dot as well.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375


After furious head scratching, AYJ asked:

| I have a number of templates stored on my computer and I would like
| word to open with a particular one.
| Is there a way to do that or do I always have to do it manually.
| Is there a way to delete the template that is stored as normal which
| is causing me grief - it's margins are all wrong and I can't fix it.