Thread: How to force Word to open an unnamed doc when double-clicking a custom template (.dotx)
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Old 04-18-2019, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by StolzHerz View Post
I had the same problem (double-click on an .dotx file opened the template in edit mode, instead creating an new document), and fixed it with this steps:

1. Open Registry Editor (Win+R, type "regedit", OK)


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Test the solution:
Go to a .dotx file. RIGHT-click on it. in the context-menu, the bold (default) command should be "New". If you double-click on the .dotx file, Word opens with a new "Document1"

I expect this worked for you. Thank you for posting it.


That said, in most cases the reregistering or online repair will fix the problem, though.

If dealing with the registry, it is important to save a backup first.
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