Bonnie Granat wrote: I'm not sure if I understand your problem. Are you saying you are unable to open an Excel file? Open the Excel application and then click File > Open and try to open the file that way.
Hi Bonnie, I can open the Excel file that way. Here is my problem in more detail: I used to be able to click the Excel spreadsheet filename and Excel would open and automatically load the file. I could also click a desktop shortcut to that spreadsheet and Excel would open and load the file. All of a sudden, I click either the spreadsheet file name, or the desktop shortcut and Excel opens, but I'm staring at a blank (gray) area where the spreadsheet should be and the term "Ready" is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the window. The only way I can load the spreadsheet is to do the File=>Open=>filename routine. What I am trying to discover is why I can't just click the filename, or shortcut and have Excel open and automatically load the file like it did up to last week. To add to this: I have not installed any programs in the last month. I keep my antivirus software (Norton) up-to-date and run scans religiously, and I'm a stickler about backing up my files. This Excel problem has affected all my spreadsheet files, even those that were archived onto CDs and DVDs. Unfortunately, at 59 this is stressing the few functioning brain cells I have left. Al Geist Technical Writing, Help, Marketing Collateral, Web Design and Award Winning Videos Voice/Msg: 802-872-9190 Cell: 802-578-3964 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.geistassociates.com (Online portfolio and resume) See also: URL: http://www.geistimages.com (Fine art photographic prints for home or office and beautiful note cards for all occasions.) " ... I walked to work, quit my job, and kept walking. Better to be a pilgrim without a destination, I figured, than to cross the wrong threshold every day." (Anon) ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
