Workspace Doesn't Retain Window Size (160264)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q160264

SYMPTOMS

When you open a workspace (*.xlw) file in Microsoft Excel, the window state is not retained. Instead, the windows appear in the restored state.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you maximize the windows in a workspace, save the workspace file, and then reopen the file.

WORKAROUND

To open a workspace file with maximized windows, use either of the following methods:

  • Manually maximize the active window by clicking the Maximize button in the upper-right corner of the document window.

    -or-
  • Create a Visual Basic for Applications macro that automatically maximizes the active window when you open the workbook.

Macro Example

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   Sub Auto_Open()
       ActiveWindow.WindowState = xlMaximized
   End Sub


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbcode kbprb kbProgramming kbualink97 KB160264
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