Word 6.0 THESIS1.DOT Template Not Based on Single Style Guide

• Microsoft Word for Windows, version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

The THESIS1.DOT template, supplied with Word for Windows, is not based on any single style guide. The template is based on a variety of standards that make it a generic tool for producing academic manuscripts.

The thesis templates (DISSERT2.DOT and DISSERT.DOT) supplied with earlier versions of Word are based on "A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations," Fifth edition, by Kate L. Turabian.

Note: Though the template is based on the Turabian publication, it is not standardized to it.

STATUS

We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

WORKAROUND

Convert your Word 2.x DISSERT2.DOT template or your Word 1.x DISSERT.DOT template for use with Word 6.0. For more information on using templates from a previous version of Word, query on the following words in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   templates and supplied and obsolete and functionality

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 6.0, Chapter 10, "Document Templates," "Templates from Earlier Versions of Word for Windows" section

"Microsoft Word Quick Results," version 6.0, Chapter 5, "Wizards, Templates, and Business Letters," "Templates: Blueprints for Documents" section