Is it possible to have 2 excel version in one computer?

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hi everyone

i just installed a 2003 version office... i liked the new features but
when i wanted to open an excel file that has been created by 2002
version excel, i was shocked that i can't open the file successfully.
When i opened and enabled the built in macros in the file, an error
message popped out and said that the data may have been lost. After I
have closed the error message, i checked the file. the data is still in
the worksheet but all the words, format, buttons, and other information
have all disappeared. However, if I open it in another version other
than 2003, the file works alright. My colleague then suggest that it's
possible in install 2 version of office but he doesn't know how to do
it. Anyone out there know? i would really appreciate your help...

cheers
have a nice day
 
You can certainly have two or more versions of Excel on the same
machine. Install the versions in chronological order (e.g., first
Excel 2000, then 2002, then 2003), and be sure to install them in
separate folders. During the install process, be sure to choose
the option to keep previous versions -- by default, the installer
will remove earlier versions.


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
 
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