Why do docs open in reading layout view in Word 2003

[joe smith]

Why do docs open in reading layout view in Word 2003?

I want the default opening of documents to be in normal or print view.

 

[San Michele]

option.
Why do docs open in reading layout view in Word 2003?
I want the default opening of documents to be in normal or print view.

Go to: Tools | Options, select the General Tab and deselect the "Allow
starting in Reading Layout"