This behavior has not changed in Word 2003. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting...thSections.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"Kate Stiteler" Kate wrote in message
...
First, let me say that I hate Microsoft Word 2003. It seems like they have
really made it less user friendly.

I use a lot of Section Breaks when drafting reports. Generally I have page
1
with one header and footer, which I end with a continuous section break,
followed by subsequent pages with no header and page number footers. I
then
will use a page section break, and start the process again with a
different
header.

Well, I now find that when I delete a continuous section break to insert
it
elsewhere, the page section break above it is ALSO deleted, and then
impossible to put back in. This annoying fluke is the bane of my
existence.
Any help?