Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365

The Normal.dotm file is located in the following directory on Windows 11: C:\Users\*user name*\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates.

To delete the Normal.dotm file:

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\*user name*\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates.

  2. Locate the Normal.dotm file.

  3. Right-click the file and select Delete.

Note: The Normal.dotm template includes default styles and customizations that determine the basic look of a document. Any changes made to this template will be applied to future documents.

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