Pasted Formula with Name Returns Cell Address Rather Than Name

• Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0c

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel, you can copy and paste formulas containing names. These names can be relative or absolute. If you copy or paste a formula that contains a defined name for another cell on the same worksheet, Microsoft Excel may return the cell address rather than the name.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if, before you define a named range, you select the Transition Formula Entry check box on the Transition tab in the Options dialog box (from the Tools menu, choose options, and select the Transition tab).

WORKAROUND

To avoid this problem, clear the Transition Formula Entry check box before you define a named range.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Excel User's Guide," version 5.0, pages 142-151

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Version           : 5.00 5.00c
Platform          : WINDOWS 
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Last Reviewed: July 15, 1999