Let’s take a closer look at the “Normal” project that you see in the Word VBA editor. This project plays a very important role in how you use Word.
What is the “Normal.dotm” Template in Word?
Role as a Global Template
“Normal.dotm” is Word’s global template. This is an important file that stores the default settings, styles, and macros used by Word.
Automatic Loading Features
When you open Word, this template loads automatically. As a result, the settings and macros saved in this template become available in all Word documents.
Possibility of User Customization
You can add your own settings, styles, and macros to “Normal.dotm”. Since these changes apply to Word as a whole, it makes it easy to customize your environment for every document.
Points to Note When Changing
When you modify “Normal.dotm”, those changes can affect all Word documents. Therefore, you need to be careful when making changes.
VBA Macros and the “Normal” Project
Document-Specific Macro Settings
If you want to apply a macro only to a specific document, you should add the macro to the project for that specific document.
Applying Macros to All of Word
However, if you want to use a macro in all Word documents, you can add it to the “Normal” project. Please remember that changes here affect Word globally, so careful handling is required.
