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Hello,
I created a doc in Word 2002 SP2 which includes check boxes using the Control Toolbox toolbar. When I re-open the doc, it always opens in Design Mode. How can I save the doc so that it does not open in Design Mode? Thank you!
-Allen
Hi Allen,
I know how you feel since there is a document or two that opens in design made for me also.
Not sure if this will work on all systems or documents but we can try.
Open the documents in question.
Enable the Control Toolbox and click on the first Icon which says Exit Design Mode.
Close the Control Toolbox and Save then close the document.
Another way to Turn on or off Design mode
On the Web Tools toolbar, click Design Mode, click again to turn off.
Again close the Web Tools toolbar, Save then close the document.
Now if all works correctly when you next open this document
Good Luck.
Dale :-)
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