The easiest solution is usually to put a shortcut to the template on your
desktop or start menu. Double-clicking then creates a new document from the
template.

It's also possible to edit the properties of the program shortcut to include
a /t switch. Details in the Help under "Customizing how Word starts.

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Margaret Aldis - Microsoft Word MVP
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"Mike Seddon" wrote in message
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When I open a new document, it always loads normal.dot as the
template.

I would like to be able to load word with my own template already
preselected.

Is this possible?

Thanks
Mike