Document Dimensions "Box" Disappeared (black box)

I started Illustrator CS3 today and the dimensions box is no longer visible when I create a new document (sorry, I don't know the term for what I am trying to describe). Instead of the usual "black box" that shows my canvas, Illustrator loads a Green Box, which I think it is for cropping, right?
Is there a way I can just reset this and go back to the default settings that I am used too? I apologize for the vagueness and I appreciate the help.

jadelson,
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