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richard.c.mahoney@lmco.com - 17 May 2007 16:52 GMT

Exceler's
Is there a .ini or Registry entry (or maybe a startup switch) that
tells Excel where on the screen to locate itself upon startup?

Here is my Prob - When my laptop is connected to a docking station, I
use the Laptop monitor AND an external monitor to extend my workspace.
If I open Excel and then close it from this extended section of my
workspace, and then undock my laptop, When I restart my Laptop else
where - without the 2nd monitor attached, and attempt to start excel,
it starts, but the location is off my screen and I cannot access the
app.

Any suggestions or tip?

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Roger Govier - 17 May 2007 21:05 GMT

Hi Richard

I have my external monitor positioned to the left of my notebook on the
desk.
In Display Properties>Settings, I drag the second monitor on the screen,
to the left position, and ensure that the Default monitor is set to 1
(the Notebook).

That way, it works fine in standalone mode, or connected to the external
monitor.

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Roger Govier

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richard.c.mahoney@lmco.com - 18 May 2007 12:51 GMT

On May 17, 4:05 pm, "Roger Govier" <r...@technologyNOSPAM4u.co.uk>
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Roger, Thanks for the reply. I kinda categorize that as a
"workaround", but that doesn't really answer the question. I still
would like to know if I can dictate (via file entry, reg hack entry,
or startup switch, or some other method where the application opens up
on the screen. and even though, I'm talking about excel in this case,
I would guess if such a method exists, It might apply to any M$
product.
Thanks again though.
Rick

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Roger Govier - 18 May 2007 14:28 GMT

Hi Rick

This isn't a "workaround".
This is the way to do it and it is independent of what application you
are using.
If you don't set your default display to be the Notebook, then you will
get the problems you describe when you disconnect.

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Roger Govier

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> Rick

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richard.c.mahoney@lmco.com - 01 Jun 2007 12:50 GMT

On May 18, 9:28 am, "Roger Govier" <r...@technologyNOSPAM4u.co.uk>
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Roger,
To me, your response tells me how to avoid the situation. It doesn't
answer my original question at all. That is categorized as a
"workaround".

Forget about the 2 monitor scenario, How about if I only had one huge
monitor, my original question still stands... Is there an .ini or
registry entry (or maybe a startup switch) that allows the user to
define exactly where on the screen Excel will locate itself upon
startup?

thanks again.
Rick

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