We want it because we need it. Forcing me to run ONE "window" of PPT or excel
is a waste of my real-estate. I need to compare in different sized windows,
the information. If I wanted Windows 3.1 so I had to full screen every
application then I would not use XP. I need separate instances of Excel AND
powerpoint. period. Why? because I do; All of us who do not use the
fill-your-screen-and-make-other-windows-useless users do. Those of us with
different resolution multiple monitors. why? get over it. Why would you NOT
want to be able to have them in two separate instances? Word can do it. Your
lame argument of "why would you want to" is beaten by your lack of
comprehension in why would we NOT want to?
This goes for Office 2003, 2007, XP and Vista. Fix the DDE issue so I don't
have to use "runas" and log in multiple time on a single computer to open
multiple instances of this .... . seriously. You insult the users when you
retort with your "I cannot comprehend it, so why would anyone ELSE want
chocolate and vanilla swirls in their ice cream?" answer. Make it happen.
Period. Seriously, I have 4 weeks and a couple days until I finish my degree,
then I will turn to Linux and Open Office 3.0.
- Why would I want to keep using a product that does not serve its purpose?
That is my answer. OO 3.0. DDE be damned. If I open in separate instances,
then DDE is NOT wanted between the instances. Fix it. really. I didn't buy
into that Windows ME, and ME2 (Vista) and I doubt Windows xyz will be better.
DirectX10 for 3d on desktop. Linux can do that already without DX10.
"JP" wrote:
You could open several workbooks, then use the window arranging
feature to position them within the main Excel window. Why would you
want to open multiple instances of Excel?
--JP
On Oct 12, 6:50 am, Frank wrote:
I have Office 2007 Business installed in Vista and would like to be able to
double click on individual Excel workbooks that then open in separate Excel
programs (windows). Please explain how to do this as all help and support
that I have gone through fail to address this very popular application.
Thanks
Frank
"Gord Dibben" wrote:
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/MultipleMonitors.aspx
BTW................Vista is an operating system and does not include Excel.
I assume you have Office 2007 installed.
Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP