Either Normal.dot is not being saved, or it is being regenerated fresh when
you start Word. Are you on a standalone machine or a corporate network?

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"Schmenky" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have the following problem with a newly installed Word 2003: When I want
to change the default font (using 'format, font, default'), Word saves the
change to the normal.dot file. But when I restart Word, I get the old
default
font, and not the new one I selected (it is installed on the pc). Any
suggestions why this occurs?

cheers, John