can't open file

[Guest]

I recently saved a file, when i wanted to open it nothings comes up. I dont
know if the file is corrupted, i tried to recover but it didnt work. The last
time i used was two days ago, and enter some data and saved it as usual, i
dont know what's going on. Can anyone tell me what should i do?

 

[Earl Kiosterud]

Alicia,

You don't say which version of Excel you're using. 2002 and 2003 can repair
damaged workbooks in some situations. Try File - Open, and look for a
drop-down in the "Open" button. If you have it, try "Open and repair." Try
opening it in a later version. Email it to someone, if necessary, just to
see if it'll open.

 

[Dave Peterson]

Just to add to Earl's post.

OpenOffice also has a reputation for opening files that excel can't.
(http://www.openoffice.org, a 60-65 meg download or a CD)

If the file is really important, there are commercial recovery services. I've
never used it, but you might want to check into:
http://www.officerecovery.com