I've formatted a document using Arial 10pt. However, when certain computers open it, it's Calibri 11

Charles Kenyon · #1 10-15-2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Diane932

I believe I figured out why I was receiving the error.

So, moving forward I believe these are the steps I should follow to ensure my formatting is not affected by another's Normal.dotx.

Create a new template. I add it to my document through the Template and Add-ins dialog box with Automatically update document styles checked. Then, I can find and apply my new styles. When done formatting, I uncheck the Automatically update document styles and I'm good to go.

Have I finally grasped this? (I truly appreciate your patience.)

That is a viable method. Another, perhaps simpler, method would be to use the Styles Organizer. I've gone so far as no have macros that do this for a particular set of styles. A Global StyleSheet in Microsoft Word?

Anoher option would be to use Quick Style Sets.

Both of those do not involve attaching a template (and detaching the current template). This probably only matters if your document is currently attached to a template other than the normal template and has resources in it like keyboard shortcuts, macros, or QAT modifications to which you want continued access.

Diane932 · #2 10-15-2019, 12:41 PM

So much more to consider

Right now, I think I'll stick with my template way, since you have me going in the right direction with it. But, I will certainly take time to digest these other options.

I'll need to update some of my documents. Then, have my testers take a look since the documents already look good to me.

Thanks again for all the help. Hopefully, this will be all that I need, for the moment

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