Non-Excel Worksheets Recalculate When Opened

 Last reviewed: November 3, 1994
Article ID: Q79627
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for OS/2, versions 2.x, 3.0

SUMMARY

Opening a file that is not in Excel's native format causes all open sheets, including the sheet that is opened, to recalculate. There is no way to disable this recalculation.

MORE INFORMATION

File formats that generate this effect include:

DBF 2 DBF 3 DBF 4 SYLK Text CSV WKS WK1 WK3 DIF PRN WQ1

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Excel Reference Guide," version 2.0, page 282

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide," version 3.0, pages 338-340

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Additional reference words: 2.10 2.1 2.10c 2.1c 2.10d 2.1d 3.00 2.20
2.2 2.21 recalc

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Last reviewed: November 3, 1994
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