Maybe the title bar is just off the visible screen.

Window|Arrange|Tiled
(and resize the way you like it)

kr4d wrote:
>
> Thank you for the response, unfortunately the spreadsheet is not protected!
>
> "Gord Dibben" wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> >

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Dave Peterson