Hi Anni
Template (.dot) files don't work like that. When you create a new document,
the document is based on a template. There's a one to one relationship
between documents and templates. That is, one document can only have one
template.
Tell us more about what you're trying to do with your table, and what
version of Word you're using, and we may be able to help.
Hope this helps.
Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word