It sounds like you are referring to the "Places" bar in Excel, where you can quickly access specific folders. In Windows 7, Excel allows you to customize this bar to add folders for easy access. However, the issue you're facing is that these folders are not retained after closing and reopening Excel. To retain the added folders in the "Places" bar in Excel in Windows 7, you can follow these steps: 1. Adding Folders to the "Places" Bar: - Open Excel and navigate to the folder where you want quick access. - Right-click on a blank area in the "Places" bar on the left. - Select "Add" followed by the folder's name, like "Add My Documents." 2. Retaining the Added Folders: - The issue you're facing with folders disappearing after...