Try Tools / Options / View / Check 'Windows in taskbar' option.

Failing that if you are using XP as an OS then I think there is an option in
Taskbar properties to group icons from the same program - Uncheck it.

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

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"sh0t2bts" wrote in message
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at home I have each excel workbook open in a new tab on the start bar but
at
work I have to select windows and then the required workbook, can you tell
me how I can change the settings so that each workbook open with it's own
tab on the start bar??

Many Thanks

Mark