JMS wrote:
Lately when I open excel workbooks they open in a small window. How
can I get them to open maximized? or normal size? I am using office
XP with windows 2000 operating system.

Drag them to full size and then use File-Close rather than the "X" box.
And a tip - please put a precis of your question in the subject line, not
just "Excel". We all *know* you are asking an Excel question, as this is an
Excel group!