hi
quote from memory here...but i think it's something like....
Dim x as Excel.Application
dim w as Excel.Workbook

set x = new excel.application
set w = x.Workbooks.open ("C:\your\file\path\yourfile.xls")

post in access to confirm.

Regards
FSt1


"Tony" wrote:

How do I open an Excel workbook from an Access switchboard?