How to Stop Excel Windows From Maximizing

The Microsoft Office spreadsheet program, Excel, allows users to work on multiple spreadsheets at the same time. Each spreadsheet automatically opens in a maximized window that fills the entire screen. Users can minimize the window manually but often the window will enlarge again after the user saves it or performs another function. In order to stop Excel windows from automatically maximizing, users must change the programs run settings.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and open "All Programs."

2. Right-click on "Microsoft Excel."

3. Click "Properties" and choose "Shortcut."

4. Open the "Run" pull-down menu and click "Minimized."

5. Click "Apply." Click "OK" to save your changes. Excel windows will now stay minimized.