How do I open multiple Excel 2007 files in separate windows?

Hey,

I want to open multiple Excel 2007 files in separate windows because I have 2 separate monitors. This works with for example Word (just double click on two different word files) but not with Excel.
I read some work-around saying "open the first excel file by double clicking, then open an empty excel file via start button and then open the other file from within the new window."

But surely there is an easier way? For example setting folder options for Excel files?

I have Windows 7, 64-bit if that makes a difference.

Thanks

cyru11s said:

Hey,

I want to open multiple Excel 2007 files in separate windows because I have 2 separate monitors. This works with for example Word (just double click on two different word files) but not with Excel.
I read some work-around saying "open the first excel file by double clicking, then open an empty excel file via start button and then open the other file from within the new window."

But surely there is an easier way? For example setting folder options for Excel files?

I have Windows 7, 64-bit if that makes a difference.

Thanks

Hi cyru11s.
Is this link of any help to you?
How to manage multiple windows in Excel

No it didn't.
Let me try again: I want to open FileA.xls in one instance of Excel and FileB.xls in another. Each of these instances has for example it's own toolbars.
Or if you open two different instances of word as I described in my earlier post and then go to the Windows Task Manager you see two different applications for Word running, but only one for Excel.

I think this should help you.

How to open a new instance of Excel 2007 workbooks

@Bill2
Thanks. That is what I was looking for.

I think this is a better way to go.

BitterMinion - Handy Software For The Everyminion » Excel Instance Launcher

I use, double click the first Excel file, then hold down the shift key and double click the next Excel file.
They will be in separate windows.