An Excel 2000 workbook saved successfully but when attempting to open it
again I receive the message, "Too many different cell formats."

I have since learned that a maximum of 4000 format combinations are allowed
in a workbook. I've also learned how to correct the problem. Unfortunately,
Microsoft's instructions don't address how to get the file to open in order
to carry out the corrective actions necessary.

Any ideas about getting the file open?