You want to Rebuild Microsoft Word Template when you close WORD and it starts to ask: There are changes to the Normal Template, “Do you want to save the normal template?” You always want to say “NO” because if you do not it will start opening with the last work you did in it. If you want WORD to STOP asking that question or fix your goof, here is how to rebuild that Normal Template

Commands to rebuild Word template when it gets messed up and constantly asks if you want to save it. Other Lessons to fix Tech

Rebuild Microsoft Word Template with RUN
Rebuild Microsoft Word Template with RUN
  1. Open the Run Dialog Box:
    • Press Windows + R.
    • Type %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates and press Enter.
  2. Delete the Normal Template:
    • In the opened folder, find normal.dotm (or the equivalent for your Office version).
    • Select it and press Delete.
  3. Reopen Word:
    • This action will rebuild the normal template automatically.
  4. Reconfigure Your Settings:
    • Fonts:
      • Press Ctrl + D to open the Font dialog box.
      • Set your desired font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt).
      • Press Alt + D to set as default for all documents.
    • Paragraph Spacing:
      • Press Alt + O, then P to open the Paragraph dialog box.
      • Adjust spacing settings (e.g., single spacing).
      • Press Alt + D to set as default for all documents.

This process ensures your Word template is reset and configured to your preferences. Here are some more fixes you can do

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