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I have been able to change the default font to what I want, and the default margins, but cannot find a way to change the default style. I want to have it default to "No Spacing" instead of "Normal".
Note: I edited this on 9/27/11 to put "Normal" instead of "Paragraph", which I had erroneously put in originally.
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That setting doesn't ring a bell. Where do you set it?
When all else fails to change a default, I suggest opening the template for edting, NORMAL.DOTM is the default, and make changes there.
So, I thought I'd found the answer in respect of Style Sets.
Here's the link:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921174
However, when I close down Word then re-launch the Style Set isn't retained as the default. Always thought Groundhog Day was a great film; didn't think I'd have to live it though.
Try exiting Word and deleting left-over temporary files; see http://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm.
If that doesn't help, the problem might be with access rights to folders, in particular to the Templates folder of your Word installation...
Hi, I keep going round in circles on this one. I've tried a Repair to Office 2010 too just in case there was an issue, but that made no difference. Looks like I'll have to try some of the deeper troubleshooting tips you've all been kind enough to send me.
When I try to edit Normal.dotm I save the changed file and close down the document Word has opened up. When I re-launch Word I keep getting the window on the left of the screen telling me the Normal file has been recovered and asking me whether I want to save it. Both clicking on that file or closing that window without clicking on the file have the same effect - i.e. none whatsoever and the line spacing is back to where I started. I suppose I could always try to remove Office 2010 from my system and re-install it, but it's getting ridiculous when I have to contemplate that action.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Thank you to all who have responded - much appreciated.
This is different from my version of Word. I don't get a message that Normal.dotm has been recovered.
I am using:
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010
Version: 14.0.6129.5000 (32-bit)
I think I have all the latest updates.
Hope this helps.
Hi, I keep going round in circles on this one. I've tried a Repair to Office 2010 too just in case there was an issue, but that made no difference. Looks like I'll have to try some of the deeper troubleshooting tips you've all been kind enough to send me.
When I try to edit Normal.dotm I save the changed file and close down the document Word has opened up. When I re-launch Word I keep getting the window on the left of the screen telling me the Normal file has been recovered and asking me whether I want to save it. Both clicking on that file or closing that window without clicking on the file have the same effect - i.e. none whatsoever and the line spacing is back to where I started. I suppose I could always try to remove Office 2010 from my system and re-install it, but it's getting ridiculous when I have to contemplate that action.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Thank you to all who have responded - much appreciated.