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how can I copy the normal word template?

Anonymous
2022-05-01T16:45:00+00:00

I need to copy the normal Word template onto my laptop from my desktop

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  1. HansV 462.6K Reputation points
    2022-05-01T17:05:05+00:00

    On the desktop: in Windows Explorer (File Explorer in some versions of Windows), type the following in the address bar, then press Enter:

    %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates

    You should see the Normal.dotm template there.

    Copy it to a cloud service such as OneDrive or Google Drive, or to a USB stick.

    On the laptop, go to the %appdata%\Microsoft\Templates folder, and paste the template into it.

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  2. Charles Kenyon 167.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-05-01T17:01:04+00:00

    First, because things seem to happen to the normal template, I advise keeping as many customizations as possible in other templates. Moving (Sharing) Customizations in Microsoft Word

    That said,...

    1. Find your template on your desktop computer.
      Where is the Normal Template / How to Find the Normal Template
    2. Make a copy on a flashdrive (from Windows, not from within Word)
    3. Find the location on your laptop (same procedure).
    4. Paste the normal template there, overwriting the one that is already in that location.

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