How to Open Two Separate Instances of Microsoft Excel

If you want to have two seperate Microsoft Excel files open that are separate from each other, that don't load within the same instance of Excel, then keeping reading to find out how to get around this limitation. 

If your like me and use two monitors, being able to view two different Excel files in each monitor is important, especially if you don't want to have to toggle between two workbook files.  Being able to view two open worksheets on two monitors at the same time is essential if you're doing a lot of data/spreadsheet analysis. 

Open your first excel file like you would normally. Then for your the second Excel file that you want opened in a seperate window go to the Start menu -> click Programs -> then find and select Microsoft Excel.  This will open up a seperate instance of Microsoft Excel.  You can open up as many different instances as you'd like.  Once you have your seperate instance of Excel running, then just use the File menu -> Open, to open your desired speadsheet file.

Just to note: For Windows Vista and Microsoft Excel 2003 users, you should be able to find Excel listed in the Microsoft Applications folder. So for me,Excel is found in: Start -> Programs -> Microsft Applications -> Microsft Excel