XL2000: Existing Workbook Does Not Appear When You Try to Open It (328155)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q328155

SYMPTOMS

When you try to open an existing workbook in Excel, the workbook does not appear. The Name Box may display a cell reference, but the workbook is not visible. If you click Print Preview on the File menu, the workbook appears as expected.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you have the window arrangement set so that the coordinates of the workbook window are beyond the coordinates of the viewable area.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps to change the window arrangement setting:
  1. On the Window menu, click Arrange.
  2. Click Tiled, and then click OK.
  3. On the File menu, click Save.
  4. Close the workbook, and then reopen it.

    The workbook is now viewable in the Excel window.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB328155
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