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The image I am attaching shows options for saving AutoText when I press the Alt+F3 keyboard shortcut. It includes a number of files from my
Startup Folder.
Is your file actually saved as a template from within Word? Can you call building blocks you have already saved in your template?
Greg Maxey's tools can help when manipulating building blocks.
Building Blocks & AutoText.