I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.

What operating system are you using.

"Colts41" wrote:

I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.

Thanks for responding Nadine.

I'm using Windows XP.



"Nadine" wrote:

What operating system are you using.

"Colts41" wrote:

I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.

Have you tried converting the workbook into Excel 2007 (save as exce 2007)
Could also try checking properties of windows task bar - right click on
start - left click on properties - Task Bar - select Group similar taskbar
buttons
Could also try from excel -Office Orb - Excel Options - Advances - Display -
Show all windows in task bar (but that will limit only one workbook showing
on the windows taskbar), won't show when have multiple workbooks open. Would
have to go to the View Tab - select switch windows - to move between the
workbooks.
But I'm new to using Excel 2007 there maybe another setting. That could be
causing this. May want to wait for an expert opinion.

"Colts41" wrote:

Thanks for responding Nadine.

I'm using Windows XP.



"Nadine" wrote:

What operating system are you using.

"Colts41" wrote:

I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.

Tried your suggestions - but no luck. Fortunately this file is only in use
for 2-3 weeks of each year to produce the 62 pages of an annual report.

Thanks for the effort.

"Nadine" wrote:

Have you tried converting the workbook into Excel 2007 (save as exce 2007)
Could also try checking properties of windows task bar - right click on
start - left click on properties - Task Bar - select Group similar taskbar
buttons
Could also try from excel -Office Orb - Excel Options - Advances - Display -
Show all windows in task bar (but that will limit only one workbook showing
on the windows taskbar), won't show when have multiple workbooks open. Would
have to go to the View Tab - select switch windows - to move between the
workbooks.
But I'm new to using Excel 2007 there maybe another setting. That could be
causing this. May want to wait for an expert opinion.

"Colts41" wrote:

Thanks for responding Nadine.

I'm using Windows XP.



"Nadine" wrote:

What operating system are you using.

"Colts41" wrote:

I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.

FWIW..........I have never seen worksheet tabs show up in the TaskBar as
individual workbooks.

Are you sure it is a single workbook with 62 sheets or a workspace with 62
books opening?

Having not seen this before I am at a loss for further suggestions.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:40:01 -0700, Colts41
wrote:

Tried your suggestions - but no luck. Fortunately this file is only in use
for 2-3 weeks of each year to produce the 62 pages of an annual report.

Thanks for the effort.

"Nadine" wrote:

Have you tried converting the workbook into Excel 2007 (save as exce 2007)
Could also try checking properties of windows task bar - right click on
start - left click on properties - Task Bar - select Group similar taskbar
buttons
Could also try from excel -Office Orb - Excel Options - Advances - Display -
Show all windows in task bar (but that will limit only one workbook showing
on the windows taskbar), won't show when have multiple workbooks open. Would
have to go to the View Tab - select switch windows - to move between the
workbooks.
But I'm new to using Excel 2007 there maybe another setting. That could be
causing this. May want to wait for an expert opinion.

"Colts41" wrote:

Thanks for responding Nadine.

I'm using Windows XP.



"Nadine" wrote:

What operating system are you using.

"Colts41" wrote:

I have an old Excel workbook that might have started out as a Lotus 123
workbook. The original creator of the workbook is long gone and forgotten.
My problem is that whenever the workbook is opened the taskbar at the bottom
creates a separate entry for each of the 62 worksheets. When I have other
workbooks open, it's a pain navigating through all the entries to find the
other workbooks. I am currently using Office 2007, but this problem occurred
in all earlier versions as well. Do I have an Excel problem or a Windows
(taskbar) problem? Is there a way to stop this and just display the workbook
and not all the worksheets?

Thanks to all those who contribute answers/solutions to this site. I've
learned a lot in my visits here.