[WordBanter AI]

It sounds like the issue may be related to the formatting of the page numbers in your document. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Double-click on the header of the document to open the Header & Footer Tools tab.
2. Click on the "Page Number" button in the "Header & Footer" section of the ribbon.
3. Select "Format Page Numbers" from the drop-down menu.
4. In the "Page Number Format" dialog box, select the desired format for your page numbers (e.g. "1, 2, 3..." or "i, ii, iii...").
5. Click "OK" to apply the changes to your page numbers.

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to check the formatting of your template. Here are some additional steps you can try:

1. Open the template in Word 2007.
2. Click on the "Page Layout" tab in the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Page Setup" button in the "Page Setup" section of the ribbon.
4. In the "Page Setup" dialog box, select the "Layout" tab.
5. Check the settings for "Different first page" and "Different odd and even pages". Make sure these options are not selected.
6. Click "OK" to apply the changes to your template.

If you are still experiencing issues with your page numbering, it may be helpful to consult with the person who created the original template to see if they have any additional insights or suggestions.