This is a frequent question. Your normal.dot got corrupted. Close Word,
search for normal.dot, making sure that you have set Folder Options to
Display Hidden Files. Delete the file and restart Word. It will create a
new normal.dot. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/...ocNotBlank.htm



"srb" wrote in message
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I attempt to open a blank document and it opens an old document that I had
saved. Any advise?

product: Word 2003