You can type or paste the URL in the filename block of File=>Open
or you can use the Edit with Microsoft Word (optional) button
in the toolbar or Internet Explorer.
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How do I open a web address (www.whatever.com) of mine from within Word ready
for editing, not using My Network Places? I know how to save to my web
address but not how to open from it. >>

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