Hi Drizz

Follow these steps:
1. Open your Normal.dotm template (NOT a document).
2. Create a Macro in a Module as follows:

Sub AutoExec() 'runs when document is opened
'This name "AutoExec" is a Visual Basic reserved name for launching
'code when a Word is opened.
MsgBox "Ensure that you get Manager authorization", vbOKOnly + vbInformation, "NOTE"
End Sub

3. Save your template and close it.
4. Open Word in the normal manner and the AutoExec Macro will run BEFORE any document is opened.

Bear in mind that this will only work on your version of the Normal.dotm template if it is stored locally. If you are using a networked version of the Template then create the macro in that copy of the template. If you want it to work on multiple machines then you must do the same for each machine.
Good luck.
Come back to the forum if you need further help.
Good luck.
Tony