Office 2007 Normal Templates will not apply

[Steve_likes_vba]

We have users who prefer this method for creating Word Docs:
From an Explorer Window they use the File >> New >> Microsoft Office Word
Document.
This way the new document is in the folders they are viewing at that time.
The problem is we cannot find the template to which this method refers. We
have changed the various Normal.do* files; and they work fine when the user
starts Word, or chooses File>>New from within Word. But they have no affect
on the documents created in the method described above. I've looked in
Programs and Profile sub folders, but cannot find the correct template,
please help. Thank you.

Steve

 

[jwaustin]

I have the same problem and would appreciate a response to your question.

 

[Beth Melton]

What you are describing is a known issue. To correct it take a look at this
article:
http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com/2007/04/15/creating-new-word-12-files-from-windows-explorer/

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Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Melton
What is a Microsoft MVP? http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpfaqs

Guides for the Office 2007 Interface:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx

 

[Steve_likes_vba]

Thank you for your entry.
Mr. Tyson refers to using:
New->Microsoft Office Word 97-2003 Document

I do not get that option in Explorer, and I do not see anything in options
to turn it on. How do you get in the listing?

 

[Beth Melton]

I'm not sure. I suspect it has to do with having more than one version of
Office installed.

I don't have it either and I only have Office 2007 installed.
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Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Melton
What is a Microsoft MVP? http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/gp/mvpfaqs

Guides for the Office 2007 Interface:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx