Word seems to give priority to customizations in attached templates over those in the normal template when there is a conflict. For instance, I have shortcut keys assigned to macros in my normal template. When I attach a custom template that has conflicting assignment for those same shortcut keys, Word will revert to their assignment in the custom (attached) template.

Example:

My Normal template has this key assignment:
Alt+A launches AcceptChanges

I attach a custom template with this key assignment:


Alt+A launches ApplyTableStyle

Once I attach the custom template Alt+A always launches ApplyTableStyle.

Is there any way via VBA or otherwise to change the preference order for template customizations?

The hierarchy is by design and doesn't only apply to shortcuts. It is a principle reason for creating a template, that all the configuration for the documents it creates is stored in the template.


The hierarchy is
1. Document template
2. Add-in Template
3. Normal Template

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Thanks gmayor. I absolutely understand what you're saying. I just found myself in a situation where I would have liked to use my own shortcut keys although I needed to attach to someone else's template to format a particular document.

Ahh well, perhaps I can reassign the shortcuts I use most often so they don't conflict.

Thanks for taking the time to answer!