Excel 2007

[Mike]

Please forgive the ignorant question but when I open an Excel 2007 document
all I see within the document is a blue screen and not data previously
created. Thanks for your help

 

[Ron de Bruin]

Hi mike

Is this with one workbook Mike or with more files?

 

[Mike]

Hi Ron

Thankyou for responding.
It applies when I open either a new or an existing Excel spreadsheet. Once
opened all I see is a clear blue screen with no content.
The problem is probably down to me but I can't see how.

Thanks
Mike

 

[Ron de Bruin]

There are a few reports of a problem like this

do you see something like "Preview: page 187..........."
on the bottem of the screen and on top of the screen on the left "Ready"

Let me know if you see this or not

 

[Mike]

..Ron

I have just opened an Excel spreadsheet and it opens correctly, however, I
note that the three page layout options (normal, page layout, page break) and
the Zoom option are at the bottom of the page wheras when I have the problem
they are at the top.
I have just closed the document and reopened and I have the problem again.
It's as if the page is inverted and inside out but with only the page layout
functions showing at the top.

 

[Ron de Bruin]

Hi Mike

Ok, this is the same bug a few others have.
This is a known problem and Microsoft is working on a solution.

If you start Excel in Safe mode is it working OK for you then ?

Close Excel first
Hold the Ctrl key when you open Excel
Say Yes in the dialog
Now open a workbook

 

[Mike]

Ron
Thankyou
I do not have to go into Safe mode only hold down the Ctrl Key and open the
document.
If I have any further problems with this I will let you know

Thanks once again for your invaluable help.

Mike

 

[Aron]

Ron
I am having the same problem as Mike
When ever I open excel or double click on an excel file I get the blue
screen with ready in the top left.
Do I have to hold down the ctrl button and open excel everytime I want to
open excel or an excel file?
Aron

 

[Mike]

Aron

If Excel will not open then you have to hold down the control button and
then open excel.

Mike

 

[Aron]

Thanks for your response.
You mean I have to do this everytime?
Thanks Microsoft for making my life easier.
Aron

 

[Kenna]

Is there a fix for this problem yet? I just got Office 2007 and not being
able to open my Excel documents is pretty annoying. I'm into efficiency and
opening the program prior to finding the file is not as efficient as being
able to double click and open the file I need. Please advise about the
availability of a hot fix.

 

[Anna]

Hi All,

I just installed the 2007 version and I am having the same problem with
Excel. If anyone of you knows how to resolve this problem permanently, please
let me know. The Ctrl button does work but I feel that I shouldn't have to do
this everytime I open an Excel file. I am now regretting upgrading to 2007.