recent documents in word appear only in code how decode

[JOE TOE]

in word - stored typed documents appear in a code box-pressing ok the
document appears on the word screen in code older documents appear readable
how do i get stored document in documents or pictures to appear readable

 

[Word Heretic]

G'day "JOE TOE" <JOE TOE @discussions.microsoft.com>,

Please rephrase your requirements more clearly. Additionally, if this
is a VBA question - post to a VBA group.

Steve Hudson - Word Heretic

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