The only time I can remember not seeing them is when I turn them off:

Tools|Options|View Tab
Make sure Outline Symbols is checked.

Tonya wrote:

When I add subtotals to a spreadsheet, sometimes I get the 3 button outline
options at the right and sometimes they are not there even though the
subtotals are. Does this have something to do with the length of the
spreadsheet or is there another variable?

Is there someway to always get the outline buttons?

Thanks,
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Tonya

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Dave Peterson