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WORD 2007: Cannot link to an XLSX file. (Excel Spreadheet)

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I am trying to insert a hyperlink in a WORD 2007 document to an EXCEL 2007 file. But when I go to INSERT -> HYPERLINK, all I see in my current folder are WORD DOCS and tempfiles. Funny thing : I previously inserted a link to another spreadsheet in the same document so I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks.
Steve
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Stephen Kairys

8/22/2022 - Mon
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dlmille

Here's the MSFT tip on that:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/create-format-or-delete-a-hyperlink-HA010165929.aspx#BM1

The only thing I can think of you might try - if you're following the right steps - is to hit the little folder open icon and browse for files and ensure the filter is set for ALL FILES.

Dave
Stephen Kairys

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Csoussan - no offense taken of course! :)  Yes, I'm in the right folder.

Dave-Where is the folder open icon?  This is in the window used to select a file for a hyperlink; rather than the window used to open a file.
Thanks.
dlmille

Yes, it is in the window used to select a file for a hyperlink.

See the little folder open icon toward the top-mid right.

I need to reboot but will show the image when I'm back up.

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dlmille

Actually, it looks like csoussan uploaded a pic to show where to open the folder/browse.  Just ensure ALL Files, or Office Files are selected.

Dave
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Csoussan - Apologies!! You were right after all. I was in the wrong folder. I have my docs below "my documents" and my spreadsheets below "my spreadsheets" and simply forgot to navigate to the other folder.  

Dave- I found the icon you mentioned but it actually took me two tries for it to display the files I needed to see.

I will award points on Monday - about to start a long weekend.  Thanks for everyone's help!
-Steve
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Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for your help!
-Steve
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