Tools > Options > GeneralTab.......check "Ignore Other Applications"

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3



"Tony" wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I'm looking for a way to get Excel to open multiple instances so that I can
> easily view two workbooks at a time in a dual monitor setup. Essentially, I
> don't want to have to Alt-Tab between them when viewing in a maximized
> window. I know I can do this with shortcuts but I'd prefer, if possible, to
> modify the Open action of the .xls extension so that whenever I click a
> workbook it will open a new instance of Excel.
>
> Anyone have any ideas? I'm using Excel 2000.
>
> Thanks & Ciao,
>
> Tony
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