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How to change default settings in Word 2003
When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and
options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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How to change default settings in Word 2003
The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you
find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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How to change default settings in Word 2003
Thanks. I just thought that I was doing something wrong.
I checked the support link, but I am at home on a different computer (with Word 2002, not Word 2003). I tried making some test changes in options and they did get retained after closing and then restarting Word 2002. I'll try what the support link says on Monday when I am at the computer with Word 2003 that is having a problem. I download very little, and don't know of any "add-ins" I have. But if the above doesn't work, I'll try to see if I can find any add-ins anywhere on the computer. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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The add-ins you'll be looking for will be add-ins to Word; see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...sInstalled.htm. They could include things as mainstream as the Office Plug-in for Norton AntiVirus or the Adobe PDF add-in (though I don't think either of those would cause this specific problem). -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA " LenJP" wrote in message ... Thanks. I just thought that I was doing something wrong. I checked the support link, but I am at home on a different computer (with Word 2002, not Word 2003). I tried making some test changes in options and they did get retained after closing and then restarting Word 2002. I'll try what the support link says on Monday when I am at the computer with Word 2003 that is having a problem. I download very little, and don't know of any "add-ins" I have. But if the above doesn't work, I'll try to see if I can find any add-ins anywhere on the computer. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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Thanks. When I get to work on Monday, I'll check to see what add-ins come
up when I click TOOLS -- Templates and Add-ins. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The add-ins you'll be looking for will be add-ins to Word; see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...sInstalled.htm. They could include things as mainstream as the Office Plug-in for Norton AntiVirus or the Adobe PDF add-in (though I don't think either of those would cause this specific problem). -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA " LenJP" wrote in message ... Thanks. I just thought that I was doing something wrong. I checked the support link, but I am at home on a different computer (with Word 2002, not Word 2003). I tried making some test changes in options and they did get retained after closing and then restarting Word 2002. I'll try what the support link says on Monday when I am at the computer with Word 2003 that is having a problem. I download very little, and don't know of any "add-ins" I have. But if the above doesn't work, I'll try to see if I can find any add-ins anywhere on the computer. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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How to change default settings in Word 2003
Wow. Thanks!
I finally got around to doing this and I clicked the link, did what it said, and it worked like a charm. Amazing. P.S. I checked didn't have any add-ins, so that wasn't the problem. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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Glad it worked for you.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... Wow. Thanks! I finally got around to doing this and I clicked the link, did what it said, and it worked like a charm. Amazing. P.S. I checked didn't have any add-ins, so that wasn't the problem. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... The options you mention are application-wide and should be saved. If you find they are not being saved, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm. Note, however, that a damaged Word Data key is not the only explanation; sometimes add-ins change your settings, and the only solution for that is to ditch the problem add-in. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA "LenJP" wrote in message ... When using Word 2003, I know how to change a number of the settings and options while I am working on that document. But, how can I change those settings so they will stay that way when I start create new documents, edit old documents, etc.? For example, I do not want Word 2003 to automatically capitalize the first letter of each line or sentence. And, I do not want it to automatically create numbered or bulleted lists. I know how to change that each time I am using Word 2003. But, how can I set it so those types of options are the default every time I use Word 2003? Thanks. |
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