Word work area is too small; how can fix this?

Hello,

I have both Microsoft Word 2007 and Office XP on my computer (Dell Optiplex 780, Windows 10) and only recently has a problem presented itself. Every time I open a new, blank document in 2007 - the work area is way too small and I can't restore it to normal size. How can I fix this? I've removed and reinstalled both programs but the issue persists.

Thank you for your time.Blank is way too small,

Stefan_Blom
Dec 21, 2022
Admiral_Kenobi

Try changing the zoom. Drag the Zoom Slider on the bottom right of the Word window.

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Stefan_Blom
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Dec 21, 2022
Admiral_Kenobi

Try changing the zoom. Drag the Zoom Slider on the bottom right of the Word window.
- Admiral_Kenobi
  Copper Contributor
  Dec 21, 2022
  Stefan_Blom Thanks, that worked! It also appears to be permanent.
  - Stefan_Blom
    MVP
    Dec 21, 2022
    Admiral_Kenobi
    
    Older versions of Word did save the view and zoom with each individual document. I believe that Word 2007 is "old enough" for that to work.
    
    As Charles suggested, you may want to use Jay Freedman's add-in for more options.

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