Tools | Options | General: Clear the check box for "Allow starting in
Reading Layout."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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"Vern" wrote in message
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our office recently changed to office 2003. when we open the files in
word.
the default view if reading layout and we want the views to default to
normal
view. where can i change the view for the default. Thank you. please
email
if you require further information.

Thank you for help.