Hi Al, Have you made any changes in your Windows Explorer file associates?
Lisa G. On Dec 29, 2007 11:41 AM, Al Geist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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. ______________________________________________ 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
