XL: Workspace Doesn't Retain Window Size

ID: Q160264

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0c
Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 5.0, 5.0a

SYMPTOMS

When you open a workspace (*.xlw) file in Microsoft Excel, the window state is not retained. Instead, the windows appear in the restored state.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you maximize the windows in a workspace, save the workspace file, and then reopen the file.

WORKAROUND

To open a workspace file with maximized windows, use either of the following methods:

Manually maximize the active window by clicking the Maximize button in the upper-right corner of the document window.

-or-

Create a Visual Basic for Applications macro that automatically maximizes the active window when you open the workbook.

Macro Example

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The following sample macro runs automatically when you open the workbook, and maximizes the window.


   Sub Auto_Open()
       ActiveWindow.WindowState = xlMaximized
   End Sub

For additional information about workspace files, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q113803 : XL: Split or Frozen Panes Not Saved in Workspace

Q10042 : XL5: Zoom Setting Lost When Workspace File Saved and Reopened

Q108474 : XL: Window Options Not Saved in Workspace File

Additional query words: XL98 98 XL97 97 8.00 5.00a 5.00c

Keywords : kbcode kbprg kbualink97 xlloadsave xlui
Version : WINDOWS:5.0,5.0c,7.0,97; MACINTOSH:5.0,5.0a,98
Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb