Trouble with loading add-in

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with an add-in question. I've tried everything I can think of to solve this on my own, browsed through all the support available, but have to say I'm pretty stuck on this one.

Basically, I have a Word add-in I would like to use which is a Template and has a .dot file extension. When I go to Word Options and Add-ins, it is there under Inactive Application Add-ins. I then have to select it, go to Manage Templates, and check the tickbox next to it. That activates it and it works fine.

The problem is, every time I close Word and start it again, the add-in goes back to being in the Inactive Application Add-ins list and I have to perform the above steps over again. Which is getting to be a pain to have to do every time I open Word. How can I ensure that this add-in stays permanently in the Active Application Add-ins list?

I have also fiddled around with the Trust Center settings to allow all macros to work, but to no avail.

If anyone can shed light on this I'll be a million times grateful.

Sally