Very occasionally, Word 2000 opens new or existing files as windows within a
single instance (only 1 item on the taskbar, regardless of the number of
documents open). However, most times, it opens each file as a separate
instance (each is a separate item on the taskbar), although all are shown in
the Window menu. Having multiple instances on the taskbar is a real
pain if you want to close Word because you have to close each one
individually.

Is there a way of making Word open all files in a single instance (as
previous versions did)?

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Julian

I don't see it in the "File" menu but there is a command you can add to your
toolbar that is "Close All". If you go to Tools, Customize you can find it
under the File Category.

"overj" wrote:

Very occasionally, Word 2000 opens new or existing files as windows within a
single instance (only 1 item on the taskbar, regardless of the number of
documents open). However, most times, it opens each file as a separate
instance (each is a separate item on the taskbar), although all are shown in
the Window menu. Having multiple instances on the taskbar is a real
pain if you want to close Word because you have to close each one
individually.

Is there a way of making Word open all files in a single instance (as
previous versions did)?

--
Julian

I forgot to mention that this works with Word 2000... Don't know about the
other verions or what version you need assistance with.

"Treesy" wrote:

I don't see it in the "File" menu but there is a command you can add to your
toolbar that is "Close All". If you go to Tools, Customize you can find it
under the File Category.

"overj" wrote:

Very occasionally, Word 2000 opens new or existing files as windows within a
single instance (only 1 item on the taskbar, regardless of the number of
documents open). However, most times, it opens each file as a separate
instance (each is a separate item on the taskbar), although all are shown in
the Window menu. Having multiple instances on the taskbar is a real
pain if you want to close Word because you have to close each one
individually.

Is there a way of making Word open all files in a single instance (as
previous versions did)?

--
Julian

It all makes more sense if you have Windows XP as you can close all from the
Windows Taskbar - You can close all from Word with SHIFT+File Close All.
But Word 2000 does not offer the option to use the old interface - see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/SDIMDI.htm

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org





overj wrote:
Very occasionally, Word 2000 opens new or existing files as windows
within a single instance (only 1 item on the taskbar, regardless of
the number of documents open). However, most times, it opens each
file as a separate instance (each is a separate item on the taskbar),
although all are shown in the Window menu. Having multiple instances
on the taskbar is a real
pain if you want to close Word because you have to close each one
individually.

Is there a way of making Word open all files in a single instance (as
previous versions did)?

Tools -- Options --- Under the "View" tab, check/uncheck "Windows In
Taskbar". I hope that answers the question you asked.

"overj" wrote:

Very occasionally, Word 2000 opens new or existing files as windows within a
single instance (only 1 item on the taskbar, regardless of the number of
documents open). However, most times, it opens each file as a separate
instance (each is a separate item on the taskbar), although all are shown in
the Window menu. Having multiple instances on the taskbar is a real
pain if you want to close Word because you have to close each one
individually.

Is there a way of making Word open all files in a single instance (as
previous versions did)?

--
Julian

ShadowMan wrote:
Tools -- Options --- Under the "View" tab, check/uncheck "Windows
In Taskbar". I hope that answers the question you asked.

This function was not introduced until Word 2002!

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org