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EXECEL - Does excel have a max file size??

I have created an extremely interactive workbook with over 50 sheets and tons of vba, etc.  Excel has already worned me that I have a max cell format limit of 4000.  Which I figured out away around that!  But now, my workbook is approximately 6MB and I am having trouble opening it.  After I open the file and enter in the password to open the workbook, it acts as though it is opening but all i see is a default grey background.  BUT, if I go to print preview I can see all of my sheets, etc, plus i can even print the entire workbook.  So, my questios is:

Why CAN I see it in print preview, print it out, etc but NOT actually see the workbook or change anything?  

I have already tried to debug excel, and reload MSO SR-1 Premium twice, and it is still doing it.  Therefore, I beleive it has to be the file, and possible its size and not a program glitch.??
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As an aside, 6 mb seems to small for it to be a size issue, i've seen maths models in excel of well over 25megs.

Is it something in your code that is perhaps hiding all the workbook? Is there an auto open module that runs code on entering? Does this code contain anything suspect?
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Hello ntyburski,any better now?
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