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how do I make word docs open full screen and not minimised/half screen

Anonymous
2011-06-26T07:25:58+00:00

When I open up a new Word doc it only opens up to a minimised version. I then have to hit the "expand to full screen" icon in the top right hand corner to make it full screen. How do I set up Windows XP (my current work OS) to make a) any word doc that I create ... and b) and word doc that is sent to me.... open in full size/full screen ?

Thanks, Mike.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-06-27T06:04:21+00:00

    Click on Start > Programs > Microsoft Office > Word > right click on it and select Properties.

    Under the Shortcut tab > Ensure that the drop down for ‘Run’ is set to Maximized.

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  2. John Korchok 231.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2015-08-19T01:57:48+00:00

    Once you set this on the Start menu, it will open every document maximized. You don't have to repeat the actions.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-17T18:14:09+00:00

    So if I wanted every document I would have to do this routine?

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