Lost windows extended desktop

I need to access some files (excel spreedsheets) but when I open them, they aren't visible. I "think" they might have been used while in extended desktop, I don't have my adapter to check. How can I otherwise get those windows back? Excel says they're running and opened.

CAn't do that because I don't have another display hooked up right now, therefore Macbook won't show that set of preferences. I don't have my adapter either as I loaned it to one of my schools, good guys finish last...... good thought though, keep them coming.
Right now I'm downloading Open Office, I thought if I open the file in a different app it might display. I could try google docs too I guess.

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