Unlikely that it is opening in Print Preview. If this is Word 2003, it might
be Reading Layout view. You can prevent this by clearing the appropriate
check box on the General tab of Tools | Options. For other views, see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/SaveViewAndZoom.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Mame Norman" Mame wrote in message
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Every time I open a WORD document it automatically opens in the 'print
preview' screen. How do I change this?