The cursor is *not* in the header (unless it is in a dotted box labeled
"Header," which I doubt). The header is suppressed. See
http://sbarnhill.mvps.org/WordFAQs/WhiteSpace.htm

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"Steve" wrote in message
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When I open a word document the curser is in the header. I have to click
on
viewheader and footer then close the header and then I can begin typing
in
the main section of the document page. How can I set my doc. to open with
the curser in the main section of the page rather than in the header?