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Shortcut for accessing recently opened files

To get into recently opened Excel files without using your mouse, hold down Alt + F to open the File menu.

Recently opened files are listed down the bottom of the File menu - type in the number next to the file you wish to open and it should appear on your screen.

Added by Amanda on 26th November 2006

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