I received a Word document (template generated) from another user. When I
opened the document it briefly shows the document as edited by the user and
then changes to what looks like a history of template edits; ie. there are
formatting comments on the right side of the document in color leading to a
point or field in the document to the left. When you put the cursor over the
comment it says who changed that field last. The document contains the
changed text.

How do I 'turn-off' the format editing and show the document?
On the top bar of the program is states "Meeting Minutes Template 372006 -
Microsoft Word (Safe Mode). Using Office 2003