Word file locations registry

These options may or may not appear in the registry. All wizard defaults are stored in this key. These settings are created the first time that you run a wizard. This key is used by other Microsoft programs, such as the Office programs. These settings are shared between programs.

Changes made in one program's settings also appear in the other program's settings. This key contains the paths for all Windows utilities. Paths for graphics filters and text converters are also registered in this location. To prevent formatting changes, AutoText entries, and macros that are stored in the global template from affecting the behavior of Word and documents that are opened, rename your global template Normal.

Renaming the template lets you quickly determine whether the global template is causing the issue. When you rename the Normal. These options include custom styles, custom toolbars, macros, and AutoText entries. We strongly recommend that you rename the template instead of deleting the Normal. If you determine that the template is the issue, you will be able to copy the custom styles, custom toolbars, macros, and AutoText entries from the Normal.

Certain types of configurations may create more than one Normal. These situations include cases where multiple versions of Word are running on the same computer or cases where several workstation installations exist on the same computer.

In these situations, make sure that you rename the correct copy of the template. When you start Word, the program automatically loads templates and add-ins that are located in the Startup folders. Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Not enough pictures.

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