I'm not sure that hardware or screen resolution makes any difference. The
most likely reason for column widths being different in respective systems
is the Excel setting for the "Standard Font" which in turn determines the
"Normal" style's fault in a default new workbook (Tools/General). Also the
system setting for normal/large font size no doubt changes the width, though
most users use the standard setting which results in 96 pixels / logical
screen inch.

Regards,
Peter T


"Tanya" wrote in message
...
Thank you very much!!!!!!! That changed the problem!!!! I have already had
issues with the instructors not understanding hardware or settings that
are
different from one computer to another.

"macropod" wrote:

Hi Tanya,

The difference in relationships between pixel sizes and column widths is
dependant upon both the screen resolution and the display
driver for the computers concerned. Uninstalling & reinstalling Excel
won't change that. You could try changing the screen rsolution
setting via the display driver on your computer (provided it supports the
resolution of the other computer, but be aware this
affects all programs and how Windows looks in a general sense.

If your course tutor is trying to get you to do something that relies on
pixel sizes as a determinant of column widths, that
suggests a lack of understanding of how MS Windows and MS Excel work on
different hardware.

--
Cheers
macropod
[MVP - Microsoft Word]


"Tanya" wrote in message
...
I have also uninstalled and reinstalled the program and still having the
same
issues.

"Tanya" wrote:

I am having issues with my column widths. I have not changed any of
the
defaults for the program. When I open excel the column width default
is 80
not 64. I am taking a course on excel and I can not do my homework
because I
cannot get the column width to the right size.