Hi David,
From Word 2007, yes,
Office Button=>Save As=>Other Formats=>Word 97-2003 Template (.dot)
If you're in an earlier version of Word the compatibility pack does not support template files, only .docx and .docm templates.
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Is it possible to convert Word templates <dotx> to <dot>, thank you?
David. >>
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