Why can't I type in a new document?

When ever I start a new document recently, I'm not able to write on it. The indicator for writing doesn't show up and the outline icon isn't cliackable. I have to use a text box everytime I have to write something. Help!!

You have opened a page layout document rather than a word processing document. A page layout document is a completely blank space & you need to insert a container for your text. That can be a text box, a table or an object.

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