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First, create a new template using the preferred new page size: | First, create a new template using the preferred new page size: | ||
| − | # Choose | + | # Choose {{menu|File|New|Text Document}}. |
| − | # Choose | + | # Choose {{menu|Format|Page}}. |
# In the dialog box, choose the '''Page''' tab. | # In the dialog box, choose the '''Page''' tab. | ||
# On the page tab, ''select a page size'' from the drop-down box. | # On the page tab, ''select a page size'' from the drop-down box. | ||
| − | # Click | + | # Click {{button|OK}}. |
| − | # Choose | + | # Choose {{menu|File|Templates|Save}}. |
# Choose a name for the new template and type that name in the blank space in the dialog box. | # Choose a name for the new template and type that name in the blank space in the dialog box. | ||
| − | # Click | + | # Click {{button|OK}}. |
Then, make the new template your default template: | Then, make the new template your default template: | ||
| − | # Choose | + | # Choose {{menu|File|Templates|Organize}}. |
# Double-click '''My Templates '''in the list on the left. | # Double-click '''My Templates '''in the list on the left. | ||
# Click on the new template name from step 7, above. | # Click on the new template name from step 7, above. | ||
# From the '''Commands''' drop-down box on the right, choose '''Set as default template'''. | # From the '''Commands''' drop-down box on the right, choose '''Set as default template'''. | ||
| − | # Click | + | # Click {{button|Close}} in the dialog box. |
The next time you open a new text document, the new document will be based on the new default template. | The next time you open a new text document, the new document will be based on the new default template. | ||
| + | {{Tip|When printing, be sure to choose the preferred page size in your printer's menu}} | ||
To reset the template back to the original page size: | To reset the template back to the original page size: | ||
| − | + | # Choose {{menu|File|Templates|Organize}} | |
| − | # Choose | + | |
# From the '''Commands''' drop-down box on the right of the dialog box, choose '''Reset Default Template.''' | # From the '''Commands''' drop-down box on the right of the dialog box, choose '''Reset Default Template.''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 22 July 2022
How do I change the default page size?
First, create a new template using the preferred new page size:
- Choose File → New → Text Document.
- Choose Format → Page.
- In the dialog box, choose the Page tab.
- On the page tab, select a page size from the drop-down box.
- Click OK .
- Choose File → Templates → Save.
- Choose a name for the new template and type that name in the blank space in the dialog box.
- Click OK .
Then, make the new template your default template:
- Choose File → Templates → Organize.
- Double-click My Templates in the list on the left.
- Click on the new template name from step 7, above.
- From the Commands drop-down box on the right, choose Set as default template.
- Click Close in the dialog box.
The next time you open a new text document, the new document will be based on the new default template.
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When printing, be sure to choose the preferred page size in your printer's menu |
To reset the template back to the original page size:
- Choose File → Templates → Organize
- From the Commands drop-down box on the right of the dialog box, choose Reset Default Template.
