How do I change formatting options in Open Office permanently?

September 30, 2009 7:51 AM

Is there any way I can change the default formatting for Open Office? I usually have to write papers in a certain format for school (1"inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point font, and I use Arial). In Open Office, there is a "Default Formatting" button under Format which changes everything back to its defaults (Times New Roman, single spaced, different margins). Is there any way I can change those formats permanently so that when I open up a new blank document it will have my preferred options? I'm running the latest version on Mac Snow Leopard.
posted by Beep to Computers & Internet (2 answers total)

Best answer: It looks like you need to Create a Template and then Set that template as the default.
posted by mmascolino at 8:20 AM on September 30, 2009

Hey, that just made my life simpler. Thanks, you two!
posted by aniola at 12:00 PM on September 30, 2009