Open Excel File in a new Window

[O. Olson]

Hi,

I am not sure if this is an Excel problem or it is in Office in
General. If I open two MS Word Files, they open in two separate
windows. However if I open two Excel files - they open in the same
Window.

The benefit of having two separate windows is that they can be placed
side-by-side esp. if you have multiple monitors.

Is this possible in Excel?? I hope my description is clear. If not
let me know and I would try to explain again.

Regards,
O.O.

 

[Tyro]

When I open multiple Excel workbooks in Excel 2007, they display in their
own windows as in previous versions of Excel. I can change that by going
intoView/Window (Excel 2007) and making changes there. Are you opening a
workspace as opposed to a workbook?

Tyro

 

[O. Olson]

Thanks Tyro - but I don't think I understand what you mean by "going
intoView/Window" I use Office 2002 - and I don't think I can find a
Window option in the View menu.

O.O.

 

[Misty]

This is the way I found to have two workbooks open (I have two monitors) so I
can have each one side by side:
Open file 1 and move it to spare monitor.
Open the Excel program again from the desktop.
File, open file 2.

 

[O. Olson]

Thanks Misty this works - but why does simply double clicking not
work? It works for MS Word so why not for Excel. Thanks for your tip
though.

O.O.

 

[Misty]

Because what works in Excel does not always work in Word; it's just the way
it is. But, I say, whatever works! It's a hassle, but it works.

 

[O. Olson]

Thanks Misty I agree with you. But I still feel that there should be a
way to enable this functionality.

Regards,
O.O.