How can i modifify a template?

[Charles]

I need to change/delete few words inside (consulting agreement) template
questions: how can i do it? it is written nowhere?!
thanks
Charles

 

[JoAnn Paules]

You download the tempate, change it, save it.

 

[Beth Melton]

After you download the template make your changes and save it as a template.
Then use your new template as the base for new documents.

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[Charles]

Hi,
I did it but I think there is a problem somewhere as I cannot change
anything except the grey case but not the questions...Macro issue? how can I
enable macro?
Other solutions?
thanks
Charles

You download the tempate, change it, save it.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I need to change/delete few words inside (consulting agreement) template
questions: how can i do it? it is written nowhere?!
thanks
Charles

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Specifically which template are you using?

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

Hi,
I did it but I think there is a problem somewhere as I cannot change
anything except the grey case but not the questions...Macro issue? how can
I
enable macro?
Other solutions?
thanks
Charles

You download the tempate, change it, save it.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I need to change/delete few words inside (consulting agreement) template
questions: how can i do it? it is written nowhere?!
thanks
Charles

 

[Charles]

Dear all,

Thanks but it doesn't work as it looks that the templates are "locked" (ie:
template > contract > consulting agreement):
-I download the document
-cannot make any change on the questions/text
-saving it, I am back to the same locked templates

Do I need to buy them or how do people can make all the changes they want?

Thanks!

Charles

 

[Beth Melton]

What application are you using?
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[Charles]

word 2003 with Windows XP...
it says macro disabled, enable macro...but I need an easy solution: dowload
template > change it > save it...

Thanks

Charles

 

[Beth Melton]

Templates from Office Online shouldn't contain macros. Do you have a link to
the template?

Also, if you click Tools/Protect Document and then Stop Protection does that
do it?

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Microsoft Office MVP
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[Charles]

Thanks for helping:
I go on Microsoft online > template > contract > "consulting short"
template. Then Ok download but no change allowed...

Charles

http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/templates/TC011960421033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101172451033

 

[Beth Melton]

Thanks for the link.

As noted in my previous reply, click Tools/Protect Document and then Stop
Protection. You should then be allowed to make modifications.
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Microsoft Office MVP
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[Charles]

Well, when I do it, It ask for a password...
I am printing it on a pdf format, then select all, they copy and re-do the
complete look & feel document as I am in a rush and you are the only one who
is helping me.

I still do not get why it is not easy to download and change it.

Thank again very much!

Charles
from France

 

[Mary Sauer]

Did you accept the license? I downloaded the template without issue.

 

[Beth Melton]

I'm sorry, I didn't try actually unprotecting the document previously. Like
macros, password protected templates are also rare on Office Online. Here's
what you need to do:

- Save the downloaded template and close it.
- Create a new document
- Click Insert/File
- Navigate to file you previously saved and insert the contents in your
blank document

The new document should not be protected for forms or with a password and
you should be able to make your modifications.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Melton

What is a Microsoft MVP? http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpfaqs

 

[Constance Cook]

I have a related quesstion. I am using another person's interactive template
(.dot), designed for the project we all are working on. I have a mac, and
microsoft word 2004. The template is locked. When you unlock it to add text
or impporta a file to add , (which would be a common manuever in this
project), you can not check (puts's) in the checkboxes and when you relock
it, you lose information that has been inputted. How do I work with this?

Thank you!

 

[Echo S]

You'll want to ask this in one of the Word groups. Probably head to
http://www.mactopia.com and ask in a Mac Word group, for that matter.