Vista - Seeing All File types when Saving a file

12-30-2008

I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I
suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here.

I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a similar
name as a text file that already resides in that directory.

However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the only
other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. I don't see
any of the other files that I know are in there (Word, Powerpoint, pdf, etc.).

In prior versions of Excel, I have been able to see all of the files in a
destination directory....is that still possible with Office 2007 with
Windows Vista? If so, how do I do that?

Thanks

12-30-2008

Clarification: I know there are work-arounds such as using Windows Explore
to view all of the files in a directory. What I'd like to know is if there
is a way to see all files (regardless of type) in a destination directory
when using the "Save As" function of any of the MS Office 2007 Applications.
Thx.

"jkiser" wrote:

Quote:

> I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I
> suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here.
>
> I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a similar
> name as a text file that already resides in that directory.
>
> However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the only
> other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. I don't see
> any of the other files that I know are in there (Word, Powerpoint, pdf, etc.).
>
> In prior versions of Excel, I have been able to see all of the files in a
> destination directory....is that still possible with Office 2007 with
> Windows Vista? If so, how do I do that?
>
> Thanks

12-30-2008

"jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I
> suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here.
>
> I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a
> similar
> name as a text file that already resides in that directory.
>
> However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the
> only
> other files I see in that directory are other Excel files.

Ummm why do you need to?
I don't see your problem.

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12-30-2008

"jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Clarification: I know there are work-arounds such as using Windows
> Explore
> to view all of the files in a directory. What I'd like to know is if
> there
> is a way to see all files (regardless of type) in a destination directory
> when using the "Save As" function of any of the MS Office 2007
> Applications.
> Thx.
>

I'm sorry, I just don't see why you need to.

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12-30-2008

jkiser wrote:

Quote:

>> If so, how do I do that?

Usually, entering an asterix [enter] for the file name will show all
files in any open dialog.

12-30-2008

Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer) or
use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to
determine which folder you want to put it in. So you've essentially doubled
the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both
create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could
easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time.

"Gordon" wrote:

Quote:

> "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:797B9979-7BB9-4EB9-B13D-4BDF1093B3A9@xxxxxx

Quote:

> >I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I
> > suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here.
> >
> > I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a
> > similar
> > name as a text file that already resides in that directory.
> >
> > However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the
> > only
> > other files I see in that directory are other Excel files.

>
> Ummm why do you need to?
> I don't see your problem.
>
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>
>

12-31-2008

"jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer)
> or
> use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to
> determine which folder you want to put it in.

Eh? What are you wittering on about? The "Save As" dialog box shows a folder
tree. Why would you want to see all files to determine what FOLDER to save
the document in?

So you've essentially doubled

Quote:

> the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both
> create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could
> easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time.

I don't know how you are using "Save As" but that's a lot of rubbish. Sorry.

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12-31-2008

Thanks for nothing....

"Gordon" wrote:

Quote:

> "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:91910D88-6989-4C40-B965-AB77439F372B@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer)
> > or
> > use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to
> > determine which folder you want to put it in.

>
> Eh? What are you wittering on about? The "Save As" dialog box shows a folder
> tree. Why would you want to see all files to determine what FOLDER to save
> the document in?
>
>
> So you've essentially doubled

Quote:

> > the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both
> > create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could
> > easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time.

>
>
> I don't know how you are using "Save As" but that's a lot of rubbish. Sorry.
>
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> Asking a question?
> Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about,
> your OS, Service Pack level
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>
>

12-31-2008

Dennis...I just figured out what you were saying. I thought you meant to put
an " * " in the "Save As Type" dropdown...my mistake.

Thanks for the easy workaround.

"dennis" wrote:

Quote:

> jkiser wrote:
>

Quote:

> >> If so, how do I do that?

>
> Usually, entering an asterix [enter] for the file name will show all
> files in any open dialog.
>

12-31-2008

"jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Thanks for nothing....
>

And thank you for wasting my time on something that's useless.....

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12-30-2008	#1 (permalink)
jkiser n/a posts	Seeing All File types when Saving a file I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here. I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a similar name as a text file that already resides in that directory. However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the only other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. I don't see any of the other files that I know are in there (Word, Powerpoint, pdf, etc.). In prior versions of Excel, I have been able to see all of the files in a destination directory....is that still possible with Office 2007 with Windows Vista? If so, how do I do that? Thanks
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12-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
jkiser n/a posts	RE: Seeing All File types when Saving a file Clarification: I know there are work-arounds such as using Windows Explore to view all of the files in a directory. What I'd like to know is if there is a way to see all files (regardless of type) in a destination directory when using the "Save As" function of any of the MS Office 2007 Applications. Thx. "jkiser" wrote: Quote: > I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I > suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here. > > I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a similar > name as a text file that already resides in that directory. > > However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the only > other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. I don't see > any of the other files that I know are in there (Word, Powerpoint, pdf, etc.). > > In prior versions of Excel, I have been able to see all of the files in a > destination directory....is that still possible with Office 2007 with > Windows Vista? If so, how do I do that? > > Thanks
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12-30-2008	#3 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:797B9979-7BB9-4EB9-B13D-4BDF1093B3A9@xxxxxx Quote: >I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I > suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here. > > I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a > similar > name as a text file that already resides in that directory. > > However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the > only > other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. Ummm why do you need to? I don't see your problem. -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
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12-30-2008	#4 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:A11428FC-3516-47E7-A351-AF798ECB4B01@xxxxxx Quote: > Clarification: I know there are work-arounds such as using Windows > Explore > to view all of the files in a directory. What I'd like to know is if > there > is a way to see all files (regardless of type) in a destination directory > when using the "Save As" function of any of the MS Office 2007 > Applications. > Thx. > I'm sorry, I just don't see why you need to. -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
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12-30-2008	#5 (permalink)
dennis n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file jkiser wrote: Quote: Quote: >> If so, how do I do that? Usually, entering an asterix [enter] for the file name will show all files in any open dialog.
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12-30-2008	#6 (permalink)
jkiser n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer) or use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to determine which folder you want to put it in. So you've essentially doubled the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time. "Gordon" wrote: Quote: > "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:797B9979-7BB9-4EB9-B13D-4BDF1093B3A9@xxxxxx Quote: > >I have a problem that appears in the MS Office 2007 applications but I > > suspect it is a Vista issue.....hence my post here. > > > > I am saving a new Excel file to a directory and I want to give it a > > similar > > name as a text file that already resides in that directory. > > > > However, when I "Save As" the Excel file in the selected directory, the > > only > > other files I see in that directory are other Excel files. > > Ummm why do you need to? > I don't see your problem. > > -- > Asking a question? > Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, > your OS, Service Pack level > and the FULL contents of any error message(s) > >
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12-31-2008	#7 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:91910D88-6989-4C40-B965-AB77439F372B@xxxxxx Quote: > Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer) > or > use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to > determine which folder you want to put it in. Eh? What are you wittering on about? The "Save As" dialog box shows a folder tree. Why would you want to see all files to determine what FOLDER to save the document in? So you've essentially doubled Quote: > the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both > create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could > easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time. I don't know how you are using "Save As" but that's a lot of rubbish. Sorry. -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
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12-31-2008	#8 (permalink)
jkiser n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file Thanks for nothing.... "Gordon" wrote: Quote: > "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:91910D88-6989-4C40-B965-AB77439F372B@xxxxxx Quote: > > Because without it you have to open another application (Windows Explorer) > > or > > use another function (the Open function) in the existing application to > > determine which folder you want to put it in. > > Eh? What are you wittering on about? The "Save As" dialog box shows a folder > tree. Why would you want to see all files to determine what FOLDER to save > the document in? > > > So you've essentially doubled Quote: > > the number of mouse clicks that it used to take you. For those that both > > create a lot of documents and keep their filing well organized, this could > > easily mean 10+ more mouse clicks. It's a huge waste of time. > > > I don't know how you are using "Save As" but that's a lot of rubbish. Sorry. > > -- > Asking a question? > Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, > your OS, Service Pack level > and the FULL contents of any error message(s) > >
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12-31-2008	#9 (permalink)
jkiser n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file Dennis...I just figured out what you were saying. I thought you meant to put an " * " in the "Save As Type" dropdown...my mistake. Thanks for the easy workaround. "dennis" wrote: Quote: > jkiser wrote: > Quote: Quote: > >> If so, how do I do that? > > Usually, entering an asterix [enter] for the file name will show all > files in any open dialog. >
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12-31-2008	#10 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Seeing All File types when Saving a file "jkiser" <jkiser@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:86314CBC-AD6B-4C35-BA7A-A3A0B5198916@xxxxxx Quote: > Thanks for nothing.... > And thank you for wasting my time on something that's useless..... -- Asking a question? Please tell us the version of the application you are asking about, your OS, Service Pack level and the FULL contents of any error message(s)
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