Make sure that the number of columns is set to 1. If you find that it is
not, change this in Normal.dot as described in
http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/BlankDocNotBlank.htm
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> When I open a NEW - BLANK DOCUMENT, the program does not
> allow for pages subsequent to the first one to be
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> Help. Thanks.