I created a template that is set to show the white space so I can see the
header/footer when it's opened.

I assumed that this setting would automatically be in effect on any new
document created off the template but that isn't happening. I find that I
must set the whitspace to display on the new document manually.

Is there a problem with my template (i.e. corruption) or is that by design?
If by design, is there any way I can get all new documents created off the
template to automatically set to show whitespace? Would I need to create an
AutoNew or AutoOpen macro -- if so, what is the item I need to set?

Better yet, is there a way to change the WORD 2003 default so whitespace is
displayed on all documents by default?

My templates are used by other people on other machines so setting it within
the template would be better.

Thanks!
JoAnn