If you open a file by double-clicking an icon, Excel will pickup the options
stored with the file:

1. open Excel (no file)
2. enable the formula bar
3. open a miscreant file with File Open
4. the formula bar will remain
5. save the miscreant file
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Gary''s Student - gsnu200794


"James" wrote:

You are correct in that I would be able to activate the formula bar this way.
However, I still would have to do this every time I use the program. I am
looking for a way to ensure that EXCEL remembers that I would like the
formula bar active every time I use the program.

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

View Formula Bar
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Gary''s Student - gsnu200794