If the file has been saved a s aTIF file then it is an image and not a file
that excel is capable of opening. Find the file in Windows explorer and
just double click it, or if you really want to see it in excel, then in a
worksheet use Insert / Picture / From File then find and select that file
and hit OK.

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Regards
Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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"Lou" wrote in message
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I scanned a book report and sent it to ms excel 2003, when excel opened it
was encrypted or garble. How do I formated so that it looks like the
original.
My scanner saved the file as (.TIF)
Please help me, as thia has happend be4.

thank you
Lou