WD98: Changes to Custom Template Do Not Show in Preview (179755)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q179755

SYMPTOMS

When you create a new document based on a custom template (on the File menu, click New), the preview of your new document does not show changes made to your custom template.

NOTE: This problem also occurs when you use the Letter Wizard. The page design preview may not show the changes made to your custom template.

CAUSE

This functionality is by design. The preview of your new document is shown by an AutoText entry named Gallery Example. The Gallery Example for your custom template has not been changed.

RESOLUTION

To change or update the Gallery Example in your custom template, follow these steps:

  1. Open your custom template.
  2. On the Edit menu, click Select All.
  3. On the Insert menu, point to AutoText and then click AutoText.
  4. In the AutoText list, select Gallery Example and then click Delete.
  5. In the "Enter AutoText entries here" box, type Gallery Example and then click Add.
  6. Save and close your custom template.

MORE INFORMATION

A template can store boilerplate text, custom toolbars, macros, shortcut keys, styles, and AutoText entries. An easy way to create a template is by opening a document that contains the items you want to reuse and saving it as a template.

For more information about creating a custom template, click the Office Assistant, type "How do I create a template?," click Search, and then click to view "Create a template."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/29/2004
Keywords:kblayout kbprb KB179755
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