Security Because templates can store macro viruses, be careful about opening them or creating files based on new templates. Take the following precautions: run up-to-date antivirus software on your computer, set your macro security level to high, clear the Trust all installed add-ins and templates check box, use digital signatures, and maintain a list of trusted sources.
Do one of the following:
Attach a different template to the active document
Note To use styles from the newly attached template, select the Automatically update document styles check box.
Copy styles, AutoText entries, toolbars, or macros to a template
Load a global template or add-in program into Microsoft Word
Templates and add-ins can be loaded either for the current session only or whenever you start Word.
If the template or add-in you want does not appear in the box, click Add, switch to the folder that contains the template or add-in you want, click it, and then click OK.
Note If you want the template or add-in to be available whenever you start Word, save it in the startup folder. By default, the startup folder is Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Word\Startup.