How to: Modify a template in an Office application.
Solution:
Open a document template, make formatting changes, and save.
1) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Open...'. (The Open dialog box appears.)
2) Select 'Document Templates' (*.dot) from the 'Files of type' drop down list box.
3) Select the template from the 'Look in' list box.
4) Click 'OK'.
5) Make the desired formatting changes to the template.
NOTE: Do NOT type ANY text into the template.
6) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save'.