The Normal.dot file is the template Word opens when you start
a new document. This can get modified by opening documents from
other sources or by viruses. You can protect it with a password
so that only you can make changes to it.
To Password Protect the Normal.dot template:
- Open Microsoft Word.
- From the Tools menu, select Macro/Visual Basic Editor.
- In the window labeled Project, click on Normal.
- From the Tools menu, select Normal Properties, then click
on the Protection tab. - Check the Lock Project for Viewing check box and type in
a password twice and click OK. - From the File menu, select Close and Return to Microsoft
Word, then close Word.
The next time you start Microsoft Word, the Normal.dot
template will be protected.