A client just sent me a large doc to edit (309 pages, 36 mb), with a LOT of photos and graphics. And, unfortunately, it really drags on my computer. It's slow to load; slow response time in navigating and making changes; the computer freezes up occasionally.

I was wondering:

Is it possible to open up a Word document --and edit the text-- without opening up the photos and graphics? If so, what's the process?

I have Word 2007 installed on a Windows Vista system.

Thank you in advance.