How to change the default template for MS Word on Mac

Today represents one of the most popular and versatile applications: Word for the Mac performs many functions ranging from simple paginated (notes, texts with insertion of graphics, etc. ..) in really elaborate professional.

This application is structured with various commands and tools more or less known.

Microsoft to facilitate the whole has divided into 7 different layouts, which are nothing more than set of tools in the Ribbon specially designed to fulfill the task for which they are intended.

After completing the installation of the Office package, starting Word you will realize that the document is already preset with a default template. The latter is nothing more than a file that allows us to develop and carry out professional-looking documents. All formatting is predefined, and you can add any type of content.

When you start Word, it automatically creates a new document based on the Normal template. If this does not meet your needs and your tastes change, and it is possible to change the formatting. You will be able to change, then, the font, spacing, margins, layout, and so on.

1.) Changing the default font: in the new blank documents, default font is based on the Normal template. We will then open the template and selecting Format. Then click the Fonts. Chose the latter confirmed as Default.

2.) Changing the default character spacing: with these simple steps, we’re going to change the settings of proportions, spacing, location and kerning. We proceed by clicking the Format menu, then Font, finally, on the Advanced tab. Make adjustments, and then click Set Default.

3.) Change the margins previous: This step will allow us to change the page margins on both the left and right side, as well as the top and bottom. We will choose Document from the Format menu, and then click the Margins tab. Make the changes and then click again on Default ..

4.) Changing the default layout: this will impact on section breaks, headers and footers and other layout attributes. To make such changes click Document Format menu, and then click the Layout tab. Finally, complete and select Default.

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