- Open a Web page or document, or create a new one.
Applying a default theme to documents will not affect new Web pages, and vice versa.
- On the Format menu, click Theme.
- In the Choose a Theme list, click the theme you want.
- Click Set Default.
- On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the General tab.
- Click E-mail Options.
- Click the Personal Stationery tab.
- Click Theme.
- In the Choose a Theme list, click the theme you want.
Microsoft Word will apply the theme's format to the next e-mail message you create.
Note The default theme will not be applied to Web pages, documents, or e-mail that you've already created.