How do I change the default page size?

First, create a new template using the preferred new page size:

  1. Choose File → New → Text Document .
  2. Choose Format → Page .
  3. In the dialog box, choose the Page tab.
  4. On the page tab, select a page size from the drop-down box.
  5. Click OK .
  6. Choose File → Templates → Save .
  7. Choose a name for the new template and type that name in the blank space in the dialog box.
  8. Click OK .

Then, make the new template your default template:

  1. Choose File → Templates → Organize .
  2. Double-click My Templates in the list on the left.
  3. Click on the new template name from step 7, above.
  4. From the Commands drop-down box on the right, choose Set as default template.
  5. Click Close in the dialog box.

The next time you open a new text document, the new document will be based on the new default template.

When printing, be sure to choose the preferred page size in your printer's menu


To reset the template back to the original page size:

  1. Choose File → Templates → Organize
  2. From the Commands drop-down box on the right of the dialog box, choose Reset Default Template.