When I try to save the changed normal file as a template, I get the error
message "Word cannot save a document with the same name as an open
document......

Barbara

-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Shaw [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 4:20 AM
To: Me
Subject: Fw: Re: [PCSOFT] How to change the normal template in Word (XP)



----- Original Message -----
From: "Ivy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] How to change the normal template in Word (XP)


> -----Original Message-----
> I can't find the normal.dot template in Word so I can change the
> defaults. Can someone help? I'm running Windows 2000 with Office XP.
> --------------------------
>
> Hi -
>
> I need to do this from memory, since I just upgraded to Office 2002,
> but the steps are pretty much correct.
>
> In Word, choose: File - Open.
> The template dialog box opens.  You should find Normal.dot listed
> there.
>
> DO NOT DOUBLE CLICK.
> Instead, either right click on it and choose: Open, or, on the lower
> right side there should be an option for open.
>
> This should open Normal.dot.
>
> Saving
>
> I can't remember whether Word wants to save this as a document.  If it
> does, use Save As Type to change to template.
>
> Word will want to save it as a new template.
> Instead, highlight Normal.dot from the list of files, and then save.
> It will ask if you want to replace the existing template -- you say
> Yes.
>
> I think this will work.
>
> Ivy Davis
>
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