You can add the Favorites folder back to the Places Bar if you choose. See
http://www.gmayor.com/customize_the_word_places_bar.htm

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"Darren" wrote in message
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In office 2000 when you went to open a document you had the option to
open/add to your favorites. In office 2003 there no longer appears to be
this option.