If Word opens with the reading pane view by default and you do not want to have to change it each time here is what you need to do:
If you want to turn it off for the current session and return to print layout or normal view then you can click close on the Reading Layout toolbar. (Note: You can also press ESC or ALT+C to exit reading layout view.)
To prevent the reading layout view from opening automatically when you receive a Word document go to the Tools menu, click Options, click the General tab, and then clear the Allow starting in Reading Layout check box.
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