Excel: References in List Box Definition Must Use RC Notation

Last reviewed: November 2, 1994
Article ID: Q62382

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Excel, the text column of a list box or combination list box must contain an R1C1-style reference in the form of text. This is noted on page 177 of the "Microsoft Excel Functions and Macros" version 2.2 manual. This reference must represent a range of cells in a row or column containing the items to be displayed in the list box. This reference must also be an absolute reference.

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Last reviewed: November 2, 1994
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