Do NOT do this. It will have unforseen consequences (eg when producing
labels). Create a new template with the footer information and use that for
documents that require the footer.
See also http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/BlankDocNotBlank.htm

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> I would like to set up my Word page so that it opens a new document
> with the same footer each time (file path and page number). I have
> tried saying "yes" I want it saved, but the next time I open Word it
> is gone. Now it's suddenly decided to open all my documents with two
> columns. Is this a styles thing? A format thing? Help please!