Would you like to standardize the default view for all of your Microsoft Word documents?
If you prefer a certain view for Word documents, but somehow find yourself getting a different view every time you open Word, read on. The following steps allow you set your favorite view as the default.
First, you will need to configure your computer to show hidden folder and file extensions. Please open any folder, then follow these steps:
1. Select Tools > Folder Options
2. Select the View tab, then make sure you UNCHECK “Hide extensions for known file types” and that you check "Show hidden files and folders”
3. Click “Apply to All Folders” in the same window
Now you are ready to set your Word default view:
1. Find a file on your machine called "Normal.dot." You can simply search for it using the search window.
2. In the top window of Word, click File > Open
3. Browse to the location of the Normal.dot file that you previously found
4. Select the name of the file, and click open
5. Once the file is open, select any view you prefer, then save the file and close Word
Now, every time you open Word to create new files, it will show up in the view style you have selected! Keep in mind that if you have received a file with a different view style, it will open in that style and not your default one. The fix to this is easy. Once you open the file, change the view to your preferred view, and hit save. Now anytime you open the file it will show in your preferred view. If you have any questions regarding this article, please contact amohaisen@everonit.com.
