How to start Word with a template other than the Normal template in Word 2002 (290961)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002
This article was previously published under Q290961
For a Microsoft Word 2000 version of this article, see 211620.
For a Microsoft Word 97 version of this article, see 97687.

SUMMARY

By default, when you start Word, it opens a new document based on the Normal template (Normal.dot). You can specify an alternative template by using a command-line switch.

MORE INFORMATION

To specify an alternative template by using a command-line switch, follow these steps:
  1. Create a shortcut for Word.
  2. Right-click the shortcut, and then click Properties.
  3. Click the Shortcut tab, and then change the Target line to the following:

    C:\Word Folder\winword.exe /ttemplate name

    where Word Folder is the path to the Winword.exe program, and template name is the full path to the template. If the path or the template file name uses a long file name, enclose the path and template name in quotation marks. Make sure there is no space between the /t switch and template name.
For more information about controlling what happens when you start Word, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type start Word in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/8/2004
Keywords:kbtemplate kbopenfile kbstartprogram kbhowto KB290961
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