Every time I close a file (even when making an Outlook message), the program
closes also. How do I prevent Word from closing, only closing the file.

Use the black Close window x rather than the White on Red Close X

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"Donna" wrote in message
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Every time I close a file (even when making an Outlook message), the
program
closes also. How do I prevent Word from closing, only closing the file.

Or File - Close.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote in message
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Use the black Close window x rather than the White on Red Close X

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Hope this helps.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP

"Donna" wrote in message
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Every time I close a file (even when making an Outlook message), the
program
closes also. How do I prevent Word from closing, only closing the file.

Or the Close button on the Standard toolbar.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote in message
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Or File - Close.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"Doug Robbins - Word MVP" wrote in message
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Use the black Close window x rather than the White on Red Close X

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Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP

"Donna" wrote in message
...
Every time I close a file (even when making an Outlook message), the
program
closes also. How do I prevent Word from closing, only closing the
file.