How do I set up a new word document in portrait mode?

[airtime]

Everytime I create a new word document, it opens up in landscape view. Under
the 'file' tab, 'page setup' option, doesn't allow me to change the look to
landscape. I says the margins are too narrow.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Go to Format | Columns, click on the preset picture for One, then OK. Now
change the page orientation to landscape and click Default...

 

[SueB]

I'll try and see if I can do it! I appreciate the help.