When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

In xl2k (and higher), you can use:

tools|options|view tab|check windows in taskbar.



Tisha wrote:

When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

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Dave Peterson

If in Excel, I go to file|open|and ctrl or shift several files, only one file
shows in the taskbar, even if I check the windows in taskbar. Any other
suggestions?

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

In xl2k (and higher), you can use:

tools|options|view tab|check windows in taskbar.



Tisha wrote:

When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

--

Dave Peterson

I'd double check the number of workbooks/windows that are open.

Look under Window in the worksheet menu bar. If you only see one name at the
bottom of that dropdown, then you only have one workbook open.

If you see multiple names at the bottom, double check that setting
(tools|options|view tab). If you're using xl2k and shared workbooks, it may be
getting toggled back without your knowledge/permission. This was fixed in
xl2002.

What version of excel are you using?

Tisha wrote:

If in Excel, I go to file|open|and ctrl or shift several files, only one file
shows in the taskbar, even if I check the windows in taskbar. Any other
suggestions?

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

In xl2k (and higher), you can use:

tools|options|view tab|check windows in taskbar.



Tisha wrote:

When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

--

Dave Peterson


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Dave Peterson

I am using Windows XP and Excel 2003.

I have rechecked the settings in options and the verified that the taskbar
isn't grouping them. I also have checked that multiple files are open, and in
fact the only way I can get into the files is by the windows dropdown. If I
open each file individually instead of openning them all at once, then they
all show up on the task bar.

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

I'd double check the number of workbooks/windows that are open.

Look under Window in the worksheet menu bar. If you only see one name at the
bottom of that dropdown, then you only have one workbook open.

If you see multiple names at the bottom, double check that setting
(tools|options|view tab). If you're using xl2k and shared workbooks, it may be
getting toggled back without your knowledge/permission. This was fixed in
xl2002.

What version of excel are you using?

Tisha wrote:

If in Excel, I go to file|open|and ctrl or shift several files, only one file
shows in the taskbar, even if I check the windows in taskbar. Any other
suggestions?

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

In xl2k (and higher), you can use:

tools|options|view tab|check windows in taskbar.



Tisha wrote:

When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

--

Dave Peterson


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Dave Peterson

First, you can also use ctrl-tab and ctrl-shift-tab to cycle between open
workbooks.

But I'm confused.

You've checked tools|options|view tab|windows in taskbar.

And you've changed the taskbar setting itself (I read your first post like you
had).
rightclick on Windows start button|properties|taskbar tab

Uncheck Group similar taskbar buttons.

(if you've done all this, then I don't have another guess. I use xl2003 and
winXP home and it works fine for me.)

Tisha wrote:

I am using Windows XP and Excel 2003.

I have rechecked the settings in options and the verified that the taskbar
isn't grouping them. I also have checked that multiple files are open, and in
fact the only way I can get into the files is by the windows dropdown. If I
open each file individually instead of openning them all at once, then they
all show up on the task bar.

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

I'd double check the number of workbooks/windows that are open.

Look under Window in the worksheet menu bar. If you only see one name at the
bottom of that dropdown, then you only have one workbook open.

If you see multiple names at the bottom, double check that setting
(tools|options|view tab). If you're using xl2k and shared workbooks, it may be
getting toggled back without your knowledge/permission. This was fixed in
xl2002.

What version of excel are you using?

Tisha wrote:

If in Excel, I go to file|open|and ctrl or shift several files, only one file
shows in the taskbar, even if I check the windows in taskbar. Any other
suggestions?

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

In xl2k (and higher), you can use:

tools|options|view tab|check windows in taskbar.



Tisha wrote:

When I open several files at one time in Excel, the taskbar only shows one
file open, even though I have the taskbar group box unchecked. In order to
show each file I have to open each file individually. How can I eliminate
multiple steps to show each Excel file in the taskbar?

--

Dave Peterson


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Dave Peterson


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Dave Peterson