When i open an excel file there are no commands or buttons at the top of the
sheet.
This must be a central function as it is the same in all files and workbooks.

Hi Mark

Maybe you have a corrupt or bloated xlb file *normal* size is < 30 kb.
The .xlb file has all Toolbar customization in it.

1. Close Excel
2. Do a search for .xlb in Windows (file is hidden)
3. Rename or delete the .xlb file or files (In 2002 the name = Excel10.xlb)
4. Start Excel

Deleting the file or renaming will do no harm on your system
Excel will create a new one for you.
(You lost your customization remember that)

If you make your own toolbars or add buttons to the others
this file is important (backup it so you can restore it)


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Regards Ron de Bruin
http://www.rondebruin.nl


"mark" wrote in message ...
When i open an excel file there are no commands or buttons at the top of the
sheet.
This must be a central function as it is the same in all files and workbooks.