uncledewey Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I am trying to use a template, but am having trouble using the template. I want to open a text file and use a previously established template which has paper size, borders, fonts and formating. I have tried inserting a template or just open a template. When I open a template and copy paste to my template file I lose all my settings. I just don't know how to get the template and the text document together!!Any guidance would be great. Uncle Dewey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesurfer Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Your question is hard to follow. But I think I know what you're trying to ask. To make a customized template, first delete your Normal.dot in "C:\documents and settings\[Your username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates\Normal.dot"Then, open Word. Configure everything you want to the way you want it (fonts, paper size, margins, etc). Don't type anything in. Then, do Save As. Choose a document template. Call it Normal.dot. Save that Normal.dot in "C:\documents and settings\[Your username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates\"Next time you open word, you'll have the settings the way you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledewey Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hi,I am satisfied with my normal settings. But my problem is when I want to change for a specific document. How do I change from the normal document to my special document. I have given it a name, but don't know how to make it my current format until the next time I open Word. While in the special format paste in my ascii text document, but the formating disappears.Thanks for your interest. Uncle Dewey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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