hidden files

[10vicky10]

I have created and saved a 2010 excel file in a subdirectory. I can retrieve the file if I select File/Recent (I can see the file and subdirectory and I'm able to open the file) However, if I select File/Open, then I can not see the subdirectory where the file is saved. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Surfboard]

Start, Control Panel, Folder options, select the "view" tab, in the advanced settings box, open "Hidden Files and folders", Select "Show hidden file and folders"