The Normal.dotm template opens whenever you start Microsoft Word, and it includes default styles and customizations that determine the basic look of a document.
MS Word is a very versatile program which is used by many users around the world for various purposes. There are also a wide collection of MS Word templates for everything from letters to invitations and reports. One simply has to look for the one template that fits their purpose and download it.
Note: Any changes that you make to Normal.dotm will be applied to documents that you create in the future.
- With Word's large selection of templates, you'll likely find one to suit your purpose—whether you're creating a business card or a simple award certificate. To use templates, you'll need to know how to create a new document with a template and how to insert text into the template. To insert a template: Click the File tab to go to Backstage view.
- Aug 03, 2017 Glad I ran onto this thread even though it's some six years old. I was having the 'Template Download Error' as others have described. I'm using Excel 2010. The tip about shutting off the antivirus worked for me. I'm using AVG 17.5.3022.
- In this video, you’ll learn more about using templates in Word 2010. Visit for our text-based lesso.
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- On the File tab, click Open.
- Go to C:Usersuser nameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftTemplates.
- Open the Normal template (Normal.dotm).
- Make any changes that you want to the fonts, margins, spacing, and other settings. You can use the same commands and features that you use to change a document — but remember that any changes that you make to Normal.dotm will be applied to documents that you create in the future.
- When you have finished, click the File tab, and then click Save.
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Note: If Normal.dotm is renamed, damaged, or moved, Word automatically creates a new version (which uses the original default settings) the next time that you start Word. The new version will not include any of the customizations that you made to the version that you renamed or moved.
- Click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Open.
- Do one of the following:
- In Windows Vista:Click Templates, and then double-click the Normal.dotm file to open it.
- In Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003:Click Templates next to File name.If no templates are listed in the Open dialog box, click the arrow next to the Files of type box, and then click All Word Templates.
- Open the Normal template. To be certain that you're working in the default template, check to see that Normal.dotm appears in the Word title bar.
- Make any changes that you want to the fonts, margins, spacing, and other settings. You can use the same commands and features that you use to change a document — but remember that any changes that you make to Normal.dotm will be applied to documents that you create in the future.
- When you have finished, click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Save.
Note: If Normal.dotm is renamed, damaged, or moved, Word automatically creates a new version (which uses the original default settings) the next time that you start Word. The new version will not include any of the customizations that you made to the version that you renamed or moved.T
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Where can I find downloadable templates and styles for Word 2010?
I'm not a designer, but would like to find pre-packaged sets of fonts, colors and indenting that is more appealing that what is built in.
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In Word 2010, installing additional templates is quite easy, you can find lots of free and attractive looking templates from Office.com. Hit the Template name from the list displayed under the Office.com Templates section, and click the Download button located in the left side, under the preview image of the template.
More templates herehttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/templates-partners-FX010242583.aspx
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