Sounds like the workbook protection is enabled.

Tools>Protection>UnProtect Workbook.

You may have to supply a password.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:15:01 -0700, "KR4d" <KR4d@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>I opened an excel spreadshhet which didnt contain the minimize, maximize and
>exit button? now all my sheets are like that the only way to close a sheet
>is to select file close? the buttons are on the main bar? please help