In Tools Options General -- make sure that there is nothing in the box next to
At Start up, open all files in ...


"mel-cad" wrote in message
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: When I start up Exel - it automatically opens up all the word documents
: accessed that day. It then shows an errror and a bunch of jarble. I have to
: close out all the woorksheets. I cannot find the setting to change this. I
: just want it to open to a new worksheet.