To change the default view to Draft view when a Word 2007 document is opened, follow these steps:

1. Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click Word Options.

2. Click Advanced.

3. Under General, click to select the Allow opening a document in Draft view check box.

4. Click OK.

5. On the View tab, click Draft in the Document Views group.

[http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919599]