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Old 02-02-2011, 08:50 AM
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I changed my "normal format" when I open a blank document in WORD 2007. I must have changed Global Settings. How do I change settings to go back to my previous document format when I open a blank document?
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Hi lefttoday,

That really depends on what you've changed. If you simply want to get back to Word 2007's original 'Normal.dotx' template, find where Word keeps it (look in Word Options > Advanced > File Locations > User templates), then close Word and delete the 'Normal.dotx' file. Word will create a new one with the original setup next time you start it.
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Thank you so much. However, I must have done something (that's what I get for not paying attention) else. I cannot find the file with the "normal.dotx" I may have deleted it yesterday. Any other suggestions! Thanks a bunch!!
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If there is no 'Normal' file (with an extension of dot, dotx or dotm) in the location suggested by Word Options > Advanced > File Locations > User Templates, that suggests you're running with the default setup and there is no 'previous setup' to get back to.

Note: If there was nothing in the entry for Word Options > Advanced > File Locations > User Templates, the templates will be in Word's default template location, which you can navigate to by inputting:
%appdata%\Microsoft\Templates
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