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Convert DOT to DOTM

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Is it possible to convert DOT to DOTM?
Yes - DOT converts to DOTM.

If the template contains VBA macros you want to keep, Save As 'Word Macro-Enabled Template (*.dotm)' instead of .dotx - .dotx strips macros by design.

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Also to DOTM: WIZ · DOTX · DOCM

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How to convert DOT to DOTM

Converting a .DOT file to .DOTM lets you open the content in software that prefers the .DOTM format, though some details may change compared with the original. The programs listed below open .DOT files and can save or export them to .DOTM (or a closely related format). One of them is Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word is one of the elements of the Microsoft Office Suite, which enables users to create, edit, and share text documents. Microsoft Word is probably….

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