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...who decided that all Excel documents should open in the same instance of Excel....
You, Sir, are a moron.
[SET RANT OFF]
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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It's possible to open two in different windows...you just can't do it by clicking the actual document. You have to launch a second excel and then open the file from the menu. But I agree. Not cool.
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That is my point exactly.
Used to be you could double-click an Excel file and voila! It opened in it's own instance.
Now, you have you open Excel, then go find the file and open in. Completely counter-intuitive.
And to add to the misery, if you double click more than one, and they open in one instance, how do you select the other file? You have to click the View tab, then drop down Switch Windows, and select the other file. Again, completely counter-intuitive.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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One assumes you can open excel and drag the file from explorer, drop it on excel and it will open in that instance (eliminates the ratting arround the file system the 2nd time).
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH
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Don't know what version you are using, but every time I click on an Excel sheet in Office 2013, it opens in a new instance, even with other instances open.
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Are you sure it's really a new process? My experience is different (Win 7, Office 2013 - 32 bit).
Cheers,
विक्रम
"We have already been through this, I am not going to repeat myself." - fat_boy, in a global warming thread 
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Spoke wrong... Same executable but two completely separate windows. The original complaint was about opening in the same instance (window). Mine open in new windows.
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Have to agree - PITA.
The number of times I want two sheets open at the same time, one on each monitor isn't huge, but when I can't do it I do want to hit things. Or MS employees. But things are closer...
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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I bet it's more like a moronic committee! 
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Can't agree more... he was a moron. Whether it is Excel's earlier versions or not... you can't take the fact away that he was a moron when he designed it.
"Program testing can be used to show the presence of bugs, but never to show their absence."
<< please vote!! >>
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X2[^] range!
Want!
Just got to convince SWMBO to let me spunk £1300 on a set of clubs.
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Obscurum per obscurius.
Ad astra per alas porci.
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur .
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Dalek Dave wrote: Want!
ooookay...well, that's not what I'd spunk £1300 on, but hey, I'll celebrate your individuality!
(I think I've been hanging around the foofoo folks in my community too much.)
Marc
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Mark, Golf is the only exercise I get.
(Apart from Jumping to Conclusions and Running Down The Boss).
I like to think of it as my Keep Fit Regime.
Up early, play 18 holes over 4 hours, card under a hundred (not counting the Mulligans or that terrible business at the 5th) then repair to the clubhouse for a sip of wet pleasure.
(That said I have not had a drop of alcohol since NYE, I am spending January dry)
Spring is on its way and I have bought my new outfits for this year and am just thinking of a new set of clubs so that I can get frustrated and swear at something shiny.
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Obscurum per obscurius.
Ad astra per alas porci.
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur .
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Dalek Dave wrote: or that terrible business at the 5th
Oooh, do tell! 
Marc
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Dalek Dave wrote: get frustrated and swear at something
Golf is a great sport as long as you don't take it too seriously. A person's true character can be judged by their behavior on a golf course. I hope I never have to play with my brother-in-law again.
Fairways and greens!
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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I think you are addict...you should seek some therapy...unless it's cost more than £1300...
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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Do not just walk in there and pay full retail. They will always do deals as they have wiggle room and need to sell. They will give up a bit of their commission to do a deal. At the very least, get a bag and some balls out of them. Do not report back that you just spunked up the dosh without a fight!
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Noted!
Actually I try never to pay retail, I know the markup
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Obscurum per obscurius.
Ad astra per alas porci.
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur .
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I'm sure Michelle will be well impressed!
speramus in juniperus
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Strange. They don't appear to be laser guided, or have telescopic sights, or even a trigger.
Surely some form of projectile weapon would be more accurate? 
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Does it let you try x2 times ?
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Do not feed the troll ! - Common proverb
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He will anyway, the first is call the 'practice swing'
speramus in juniperus
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As a golf nut my goals at the beginning of each round are the same. No swearing and no club throwing. If I accomplish those two goals I have played well.
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Indeed! I have managed to stop throwing clubs, but just can't keep from uttering profanities on miffed shots. One other bad habit I need to work on is to stop my unwanted commentary when the missus and I are playing...this only applies to the bad shots...praise is necessary for good ones. (even if she is using yet another mulligan!)
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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