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How to Make a Custom Word Theme Appear in Word for Mac
Question details
The user needs to make a custom Word theme permanently available in the Themes gallery on Mac.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Applying and saving a custom .thmx theme file so it is permanently accessible in the application's gallery.
- Observed behavior
- Opening a custom Word theme applies its styles to the document, but it does not automatically add the theme to the Themes or Theme Colors galleries.
Ensure you have the custom theme file (.thmx) downloaded or saved on your Mac in an accessible location, such as your Downloads or Documents folder.
Save the Theme Directly in Word for Mac
The easiest way to add a custom theme to your gallery is by applying it and then using the 'Save Current Theme' feature from within Word.
Double-click your .thmx file to open it in Word for Mac, which will apply the custom styles to the current document.
Navigate to the 'Design' tab on the ribbon and click on the 'Themes' button to open the drop-down menu.
Select 'Save Current Theme' from the menu. This will automatically save it to the correct folder and make it permanently available in your Themes gallery.
Manually Move the Theme File to the Office Directory
If you have multiple themes or saving within Word doesn't work, you can manually place the .thmx file into the designated Microsoft Office Themes folder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Microsoft Office themes stored on a Mac?
On a Mac, custom Microsoft Office themes are stored in the user library under the specific path: ~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/User Content/Themes. You may need to replace the tilde (~) with your actual user directory path.
Why isn't my custom .thmx file showing up in the Themes gallery?
Simply opening a .thmx file will apply the theme to the current document but will not install it into the gallery permanently. To make it appear, you must explicitly use the 'Save Current Theme' option in the Design tab, or manually move the file into the Office Themes folder.
Can I share my custom Word theme with other Mac users?
Yes, you can share the .thmx file with other users. However, they will also need to open the file and save it to their own Themes gallery, or place it in their respective User Content/Themes folder to use it across their documents.
