That is what it looks like in default mode.

It is possible to open a new instance of word deliberately using vb or vba.
It is also possible to open a new instance of Word by accident by trying to
open a document or Word from the desktop while Word is in the middle of
loading. Didn't sound like what you were experiencing, though. Glad to have
been of help.
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Charles Kenyon

Word New User FAQ & Web Directory: http://addbalance.com/word

Intermediate User's Guide to Microsoft Word (supplemented version of
Microsoft's Legal Users' Guide) http://addbalance.com/usersguide

See also the MVP FAQ: http://www.mvps.org/word which is awesome!
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"Deon H" wrote in message
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"Charles Kenyon" wrote in
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It is rare that a new instance of Word is opened. Rather, a separate
window on the task pane is opened.

Tools Options View
Uncheck "Windows in Taskpane"


Thanx for the reply.

I made the change as per suggestion. I thought it opened up a new instance
of Word everytime you open a new document.

Regards,
Deon