Word 2008 users should test both the 20 Normal templates.īy default, your Normal Template is located here: (~/ is shorthand for your user account in OS X)
Using Word 2008? If the problem persists after testing the 2008 Normal template, then check the 2004 location to see if there is a leftover Normal template, and test that one too. If you are still having problems with Word, you can delete the new Normal If there are customizations in Normal that youĭon’t want to lose – such as macros, AutoText, custom toolbars,Īnd styles – you can transfer them from OldNormal to your new Normal If Word then runs properly, your old Normal Template was corruptĪnd you can delete it. Settings ( always let Word create Normal). When you restart Word, it will create a new Normal Template from its built-in To confirm that your Normal Template has beenĭamaged, quit Word and rename the Normal Template (to anything you can If you open a new blank document and things immediately go wrong, suspectĪ corrupt Normal Template. The Normal Template | Finding the Normal Template | Do’s & Don’ts | RestoringĬustomizations Saved in Normal Testing the Normal Template