> >
> > That's what I was afraid of, knowing that, indeed, all Office files aren't exactly "all of 'em are documents", coz their base design differs from one format to another.
> >
> > Pity!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ilya
>
> Ilya
>
> Probably you are looking for the control that allows to view the file in the very control window, not as a separate instance, no matter what application is called to open the file. Then with WebBrowser you can do it at least for Word and Excel files.
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> Best Wishes,
>
> Yuri Rubinov

Yes, that's what I am (was) looking for.

AND

No, colleague, WebBrowser brings up Excel or Word app, depending. It doesn't show it in its own window. Trust me, I tested it.

Regards,

Ilya