How can I stop Word documents opening in Reading layout?

[Guest]

I want Word documents to open in Normal mode, not reading layout. How can I
set this as a default?

 

[Guest]

Select Tools, then Options then untick 'allow startin in reading layout'

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

In Word, click on Tools | Options | General tab | uncheck the
"Allow starting in Reading Layout" box | OK. Also see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/General/SaveViewAndZoom.htm .