Word 2000 single column default

[Elwood]

Microsoft Word 2000 will not default to a single column when opening a new, blank page. I've checked out all of the options, properties, and toolbars, but cannot locate an area to change the column default settings. I've reinstalled a fresh copy of Office 2000, but Word still defaults to two columns. What am I missing?

[Geek-9pm]

Check the printer settings.
Check the paper size settings.

[soybean]

Delete, or rename, you Normal.dot file with Word closed and then open Word.