XL: Most Recently Used List Is Not Updated (166880)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q166880

SYMPTOMS

After you open a file in Microsoft Excel, the most recently used list on the File menu may not be updated.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if any of the following conditions are true:
  • You open the file from Windows Explorer.

    -or-
  • You open the file from File Manager.

    -or-
  • You open the file from within a mail message.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB166880