too manny different cell formats message

[Bobby]

The problem I am having is invoving a workbook that when
originally compiled had some pages with Japaneese
characters in it. When I attempt to open the file in Excel
97 I get the message "Too many different cell formats",
and the workbook will not open. Is there any way to open
this workbook?

 

[Frank Kabel]

Hi
for dealing with too many cell formats have a look at the following KB
article
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;213904

 

[Guest]

Thank you for the reply. My problem, however is that I
can not even open the workbook. When I attempt to open it
I get the message, "Too many different cell formats". I am
searching for a way just to open the workbook.
Thanks.