Template Opening As Template

gc28 · #1 06-17-2015, 09:03 AM

Hi guys I have recorded a macro of myself opening a template however when these are used the file opens as a template and not a document using that template so when anything is saved on this it will overwrite the template file.. any idea why?

Stefan Blom · #2 06-17-2015, 10:20 AM

To create a new document based on a template, you need code such as the following:

Code:

Sub CreateNewDocBasedOnTemplate()
Documents.Add "full path to template here"
End Sub

If you are trying to create a new, blank document, you can leave out the full path and just use Documents.Add.

Charles Kenyon · #3 06-17-2015, 01:09 PM

Try recording a macro of you creating a new document based on the template.
Templates in Microsoft Word
Stefan has given you an idea of what the macro will look like.

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