You can get (some are free) addins
Classic Menu and Toolbars in XL 2007
http://www.addintools.com/english/menuoffice/
Excel-2007 add-in to display XL 2003 menubars & toolbars
http://in.geocities.com/shahshaileshs/addins.htm
ToolbarToggle:
http://www.toolbartoggle.com/


But if you give it a decent chance you will get used to the ribbon
best wishes
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Bernard V Liengme
Microsoft Excel MVP
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"steve" wrote in message
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Is it possible to switch back to the 2003 display with pull down menus in
lieu of all the new Icons? If so how? I find the 2007 versions very
difficult to use.