Backwards compatability issue

[Hap]

I created a very useful program in Excel 2003 and distributed it to several consulting companies. It didn't take long too find out the program is not completely compatable with 2000 version. However, the only real problem is a plotting issue. I have data series labelled on a plot and formatted that are not showing up when the file is opened in 2000.

Since I don't have 2000 anymore, is there anyway to check the file for compatability issues before I send it out? (Without running the file in 2000 itself)

 

[NateO]

I wonder if checking out the file with the Excel '97 viewer, which is free, would help.

You might want to see the following:

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_download.asp?fid=5257&fileidx=1

I'm not sure if Microsoft directly provides this anymore...

You could have them use the 2003 viewer as well, also a free download:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c8378bf4-996c-4569-b547-75edbd03aaf0

 

[Hap]

That is a good idea. I'll try to patch the link in with the file.

Thanks