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Update Word template programmatically
It is possible to manually apply a new Word template via the following steps: Open the Word document you would like to apply the template to, then click File > Options to open the Word Options...
I concur with Charles Kenyon. Applying a theme will quickly change styles. BUT I realize that's not what you want to do. Templates will not change the content of an existing document (nor do you really want them to).
Frankly, after 35 yrs using Word, I'd freak out if it were possible to programmatically change the content of hundreds of documents. Something, something unintended consequences?
While the thought of revising styles, headers (logo too, maybe?) on hundreds of documents seems agonizing, this might be an opportunity to review the content as well. We all suffer from digital detritus.
- Make copies! Keep the historical docs as they were 20 yrs ago and archive them (check your company's records and retention policy).
- Farm out review to coworkers or review the most frequently used first.
- Check to make sure that with your new styles, page breaks occur where you want them.