Excel file windows

I have several files open in Excel.  However when i try to switch to another file in excel it does not bring the file forward.  It is hidden behind the file I was currently working on.  I have to minimize all windows to see the file I was
to work on.  How can I fix this.

In Windows7 and EXCEL 2007 at the moment I have 3 EXCEL files open.
If I hover my mouse over the EXCEL icon in the Task Bar that runs along the bottom of my screen 3 larger icons appear above the Task Bar.
If I then click on 1 of those larger icons that file opens to full screen.
Does the above work for you?

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