> Does anyone know how to change the setting so word doc can be open in
> their own windows?
What version of Word are you using? It makes a difference.
In Word 2002 or 2003, go to Tools > Options > View and check "Windows in
Taskbar".
For Word 2000, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/SDIMDI.htm.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org