How to Apply a DocConfig

Applying a DocConfig

Caution

Applying a DocConfig updates your document’s styles, layout, and settings according to predefined standards. These changes may significantly modify the document’s formatting, so it is recommended to work on a copy.

1. Click the OnStyle tab on the Word Ribbon and locate the Configuration group.

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1. In the upper-left corner of the OnStyle ribbon, click the DocConfig Selector drop-down menu.

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1. Choose a DocConfig from the list.
2. Wait a few seconds while OnStyle updates your document’s structure and styles.

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What Happens After Application

Once a DocConfig is applied:

• Document styles (headings, text, tables, captions) are updated.
• Proofing language and layout settings are enforced (e.g., margins, spelling).
• Available authoring tools and validation modules are enabled.
• The OnStyle ribbon will show the full set of tools based on the configuration.