Deactivate Outline function in Word Processor, AppleWorks 6.2.9

For some reason my AppleWorks 6.2.9 word processor has decided that every time I open it I want to make an outline, when all I want is to write a letter or something similar. I have no use for all the arrows and margins and squiggles that are part of the Outline function. Does anyone know how I can deactivate this feature? Thanks for any help. Doc

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Hello
Well known behaviour.
Look at:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607337
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