Chris wrote:
I've just created a template using Arial 11 as the body text. I write in it
and save it as normal. But when I reopen it the font reverts to Times New
Roman so the font has to be reset.

How do you get around this problem?

In addition to what Graham already stated regarding the font, if you
have specific things that you want to set up for your normal.dot
template (ie: text orientation--left, centre, right, justified), you
actually need to open the .dot file. Then, make any changes that you
need and save them (see:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/as...210281033.aspx).
Frankly, I tend to have a bit of trouble finding the .dot file using
the instructions that Microsoft provides (I seem to have to try
something different every time), but if you are able to find it
straight away then you will be able to save any customisations beyond
changing the font quite nicely.