Word 2010 normal.dotm

Several client make use of the normal.dotm as they start Word 2010, The configuration in Word 2010 loads a normal.dotm on a networkshare.
I have made a change to the normal.dotm that is changed fonttype and size. Several clients show that change when they start Word but several clients show another font. The font is on al clients because it is Arial so that cannot be the cause. it looks like
several clients do not load / read the \\fileshare\normal.dotm correctly.
When i load the \\fileshare\normal.dotm manually thru file - open , then the font is changed accordingly what i have set, but the same file is in the setting of word to load at startup but then it is not the right font....
When i start Word 2010 and choose file - open in the left above corner one can choose templates. The location of that template is different then the one set in the settings of Word.
How can this be, what is wrong?
freddie

A part of the problem you are seeing is that Word creates its own normal.dotm file when it can't find one where it is supposed to look.
Here is a link to the Microsoft take on sharing the normal template.
You Cannot Share the Normal.dot[m] File Among Multiple Users This is an older article but nothing it says has changed. That is how Word works. When I first was setting up a
LAN using Word, I tried sharing the normal template as well. It is intuitive to do so; but it does not work. The more users you have the more problems it can cause. It is likely that you have had problems with sharing normal.dotm but not recognized that the
problems were caused by that.
The normal template is intended to be a personal workspace/resource and should not be overwritten from a main source. It should be stored in the user templates folder (which also should not be a shared folder). You certainly can create a customized normal.dotm
template and distribute it as a starting point but there is little reason to do so.
Overwriting someone else's normal.dotm template is a bit like opening the drawers in their desk and rearranging them, tossing out items if you don't know their purpose. I learned long ago to not be going through my secretary's drawers!
If you want to standardize your documents you can do that with a combination of
Workgroup Templates and
Global Templates. Global templates will let you share custom building blocks, macros, ribbon and QAT modifications. You can even use them to share styles although usually that is better
done through document templates.
It is quite possible to have a different template than the normal template be the basis for the blank document you see when you start Word or for when you use Ctrl+N. There are examples of this on my downloads page.
Downloads - Microsoft Word - Add-Ins - Tutorials - Letterhead - Templates
Charles Kenyon Madison, WI

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Custom Word 2010 Normal.dotm file not applying

I have replaced the Normal.dotm file with a file with out letterhead information on it. On some computers its not applying though. I saved the letterhead file as Normal.dotm and have replaced the Normal.dotm file on their computer but when they open Word
it still opens a blank document. If I replace it on my computer it loads the letterhead file and the same with other users. Its just a select few that ignore the new Normal.dotm file.
I can prove that the file has the letterhead text by renaming the file on their computer and then opening it. When I do this it opens with the letterhead text.
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A part of the problem you are seeing is that Word creates its own normal.dotm file when it can't find one where it is supposed to look.
Here is a link to the Microsoft take on sharing the normal template.
You Cannot Share the Normal.dot[m] File Among Multiple Users This is an older article but nothing it says has changed. That is how Word works. When I first was setting up a
LAN using Word, I tried sharing the normal template as well. It is intuitive to do so; but it does not work. The more users you have the more problems it can cause. It is likely that you have had problems with sharing normal.dotm but not recognized that the
problems were caused by that.
The normal template is intended to be a personal workspace/resource and should not be overwritten from a main source. It should be stored in the user templates folder (which also should not be a shared folder). You certainly can create a customized normal.dotm
template and distribute it as a starting point but there is little reason to do so.
Overwriting someone else's normal.dotm template is a bit like opening the drawers in their desk and rearranging them, tossing out items if you don't know their purpose. I learned long ago to not be going through my secretary's drawers!
If you want to standardize your documents you can do that with a combination of
Workgroup Templates and
Global Templates. Global templates will let you share custom building blocks, macros, ribbon and QAT modifications. You can even use them to share styles although usually that is better
done through document templates.
It is quite possible to have a different template than the normal template be the basis for the blank document you see when you start Word or for when you use Ctrl+N. There are examples of this on my downloads page.
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Regarding Words default normal .dotm

Hi All,
Is there a method to restore words default normal.dotm file as soon as the add in loads? and delete the existing user created .dotm file? using c# or vba?
Regards,
Apoorva

Thanks Eugene , the scenario is that if I deploy my add in on another user's system and they have customised their normal.dotm file, I want to delete their normal.dotm as soon as my add in loads.
Can you please elaborate on how i can accomplish this using System.IO namespace classes with my current ribbon add in solution? this
is what i have tried so far,but no use, it still uses the old normal .dotm file instead of creating a new one.
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How can this template be modified? I'd like to delete some styles.
When the template is opened, it just creates a New Word file.

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Migrating Autotext from Word 2010 to Word 2013 on a Network

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Do you have a backup file of Word 2010 Normal.dotm?
If so, replace the current Normal.dotm with the backup file.
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Changes to Normal.dotm in Word 2007

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I have created a new "Blank Template.dotm" which essentially is a blank document that prompts users to enter in document properties, etc. The template works fine in Word 2007 (Office 2007 SP3). The requirement is to make this document the normal.dotm;
default work template when opening.
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Global Template other than the normal template?
The Add-Ins at http://addbalance.com/word/download/LetterheadAddin.zip gives an example of an Add-In that runs code whenever Word starts and whenever a new document is created.
In addition, there is an option in Word to prompt for these properties. Why not just reset that option?
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I believe the command is:
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If that is placed in an AutoExec macro in a global template it may do what you want.
Otherwise Jay Freedman provided the following macro which only acts on the first save:
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      ' Just save and exit the macro.
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01smicha wrote:
Does the gpo use the 'update' method? That should stop any changes made by the user from sticking around for too long.
Hi, thanks for your input - im not familiar with the gpo setting for that, only when running from a command prompt. Where would I find this ?
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I'm building an Addin via VSTO for Word 2010. I got an error message indicating that my addin had a serious error and if I'd like to disable it. Errantly, I clicked "Yes". Now, I cannot re-enable it no matter what I do.
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Deploying Normal.dotm through OCT doesn't work in Office 2013

I am trying to install a custom normal.dotm Word Template file with the initial install of Office 2013.
I am using the Office Customization Tool to create an automated install of Office 2013 in the exact same way I did in Office 2010.I am utilizing the Additional Content>Add Files & Additional Content>Remove Files sections to include a custom normal.dotm
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Two problems in Word 2010

Hi,
When I start Word, it starts always with Document 2 in stead of Document 1. Why?
When I open a Word-attachment from an e-mail, Word starts with Document 2 and then the attachment so I have always at least two documents when opening one attachment. Why is this?
Thnx for your help

Hi,
According to your two questions, I suppose that the Word automatically open two documents at the same time when you start. Because Word names blank document ( Document 1, Document 2....). Thus, please try to check how many instance
in task manage after we started the Word 2010.
If there are two instances of Word 2010, please try the following methods:
1. Start Word in safe mode, to do this, go to your Start screen in Windows 8 or click
Start >Run in Windows 7, and type Win/safe and press Enter to start.
If this helps, the issue may be caused by the add-ins. I recommend you disable them one by one and check them.
2. Repair the Office and check if it helps.
Go to Start Screen and type > Control > Now Click on Settings > Select Control Panel > Click on Programs and Features > Search for Office > Click Change > Choose Repair.
If there is only one instances of Word 2010, please try to rename
Normal.dotm file.
Type %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates in RUN dialog box and press Enter. It'll open Templates folder in Windows Explorer.
Look for Normal.dotm file in the folder. Rename it to
Normal.old
Re-open Word and it'll automatically create a new Normal.dotm file in Templates folder which will solve the issue.
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