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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Terry T" wrote in message
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I have word 2003 XP and my problem is that suddenly when I click file, the
word "new" is not there; it just starts with close, etc. therefore I am
unable to get to the legal pleading, etc. templates.

How can I restore this feature?

Terry