Problem:
When attempting to close Word, a notification appears stating, "Changes have been made to the global template, Normal.dotm. Would you like to save those changes?"
Solution:
- Click Cancel and close Word
- Close all instances of Microsoft Office
- Open File Explorer
- Navigate to C:\users\yourname\appdata\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates
- Delete all Normal.dotm and --if you have it-- normal_OLD.Dotm.
- Restart Word
Note:
If you cannot see the AppData folder, check to seei if the folder is hidden.
To View Hidden Folders
- Click on the View option in your menu and check "Hidden Items".
Further Assistance Required
If you need further assistance, contact the IT service desk. Be sure to provide your computer name and operating system information.