Can someone out there in Microsoftland give me a clue as to what is going on
with an errant template.(no, that should read several templates). There are a
number of problems but I am currently only trying to solve one.

I was in the process of setting up a new template for a User Manual.
In the Header and Footer I set two tabs; one at 7.5cm centred and one at
15cm right. So far so good.

I then went to set up the Header font and in the process noticed that the
tabs had decided to move. They now read 7.62cm and 15.24. Word seems to have
a habit of changing various settings for no apparent reason.

I then looked at the Footer settings via 'Reveal Formaating' and sure enough
the tab settings had changed. However, this time to 15.24 - the 7.5 was OK.
BUT, when I went into 'Modify Style', the Tabs dialog box had completed the
change and the tabs were at 7.62 and 15.24.

If anyone can help I would appreciate it very much. If any more information
about other settings is required I can provide it.

As a matter of interest I am an experienced Tech Writer with many years
working with FrameMaker. I have been using Word on this latest contract for
about 18 months but have to report that it is giving me serious grief. This
current problem may seem minor but it is only one of a number. I spend a lot
of time correcting the fromatting of the documents because formatting (and in
particular style settings) just seem to change.

I think I have narrowed it down to something to do with the Tab settings but
I am not sure.

Any help would be appreciated.