I would try the steps shown he
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/...peningWord.htm
In particular, does it work when Word starts in Safe mode?
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"Geesey" wrote in message
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When I try to insert a text box or autoshape in Word 2003 (new doc or
existing) nothing appears. Also I can't resize or move any inserted
picture.
The documents aren't protected in any way. I have also tried to
rename/remove
normal.dot with no change.