[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Another possibility is that paragraph numbering has been applied to the
Normal style or the default empty paragraph. This could require opening
Normal.dot, or possibly it could be solved by removing the numbering from
the Normal style (if that's the problem).

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Greg Maxey" wrote in message
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J,

My suggestion may be off base. With line numbers set to display Word will
not start with numbered "lines," only a numeral "1" by line one will be
displayed.

Stephan's tip will show you how to clear text in your normal (or blank
document) template.

Sorry for any confusion.

Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"JSawyer" wrote in message
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When Word 2007 opens, it starts with numbered lines. Is this normal and
how
can I get the program to open with normal document layouts.

JSawyer