You really don't want to do that, as it would require modifying Normal.dot
in a way that would ultimately be unhelpful. Instead, create a specific
document template that has two columns and base your new documents on that.
If you insist, see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...alTemplate.htm
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Tracy" wrote in message
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I use newspaper style columns alot. How do I get word to always open a
new
document in 2 column newspaper style.