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When creating new template from established template macros getting lost.
I am using Word 2013
I want to create a new template (.dotm) from an established template (also .dotm). The established template includes macros. 1. I open a new version of the established template - it is called Document 1 by default and includes the macros from the template. 2. I save this Document 1 as "Report Template.dotm in the same folder as the established template. (As a matter of interest, this is the default Current Office Templates folder.) 3. I then open a new document (FILE|NEW) based on the new template. The macros are missing. 4. If I then open the actual template (Report Template.dotm) I find that the macros are missing from there as well. The macros are not being copied to the new template when I save it. What's going on????? Can anyone shed some light on this - please. |
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If you have a template named "MyTemplate.dotm" and open it, that is what is shown in the title bar. That is what is shown when you use File > Save As.
If it says "Document 1" you have created a new document which is attached to your template. When you save that as a template, you break the attachment and any macros contained in your original template are no longer attached. Templates in Microsoft Word You need to actually Open the template. Right-click on it and select "Open." |
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Brilliant, thank you Charles!
The solution is so obvious when someone explains it - so elusive when you're close to a deadline. Thanks again |
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You are welcome.
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