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Figure 3-3:
Selecting the workbook file to open for editing in the Open dialog box.
If you’re comfortable opening workbook files directly from the Open dialog box, you can completely bypass the Open screen by selecting the Don’t Show the Backstage When Opening or Saving Files check box on the Save tab of the Excel Options dialog box (Alt+FTS). Just be aware that when you select this check box, Excel 2013 not only immediately displays the Open dialog box anytime you choose the File➪Open command to open a work- book file for editing but also displays the Save As dialog box anytime you choose the File➪Save option (or any of its equivalents) to save a new work- book file. This means that you must be comfortable in using the Save As dialog box to select the place to save a new file as you are in using the Open dialog box to select the place containing the file to edit.
Using the Open dialog box
The Open dialog box that appears after you select a folder in the Excel 2013 Open screen is divided into two sections: a Places panel on the left and a Folder and File List box on the right. (See Figure 3-3.)
When you can’t find the filename you’re looking for in the list box, check to make sure that you’re looking in the right folder — because if you’re not, you’re never going to find the missing file. To tell which folder is currently open, check the Look In drop-down list box at the top of the Open dialog box.
Book II Chapter 3
Editing and Proofing Worksheets