You can save time by configuring your computer to automatically open a specific Microsoft Office program whenever Microsoft Windows starts by doing one of the following:

Windows Vista

1. Click the Start button , click All Programs, and then click Microsoft Office.
2. In the list of available Office programs, right-click the icon of the program or programs you want to start automatically, and then click Copy on the shortcut menu.
3. In the All Programs list, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Explore on the shortcut menu.
4. In the window that opens, click Organize, and then click Paste.

   Keyboard shortcut  To paste your selection into the Startup folder more quickly, press CTRL+V.

The next time you start your computer, Windows automatically runs the program or programs that you have copied to the Startup folder.

Microsoft Windows XP

1. On the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft Office.
2. In the list of available Office programs, right-click the icon of the program or programs you want to start automatically, and then click Copy on the shortcut menu.
3. In the All Programs list, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Explore on the shortcut menu.
4. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

   Keyboard shortcut  To paste your selection into the Startup folder more quickly, press CTRL+V.

The next time you start your computer, Windows automatically runs the program or programs that you have copied to the Startup folder.