Hi Everette,
You didn't mention the version of Office you're using but in File=>Open choosing a 'view' option from the menu bar at the top should
stick unless it's in a corporate environment where the settings are controlled or, in some cases if your Windows Explorer options
are set to not allow individual windows to be set differently.
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When the File Open selection window opens it is always set to 'list' in some
sort order I do not wish to have. How do I make the default 'details'? >>
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Bob Buckland ?

MS Office System Products MVP
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