XL5: Link Problems Using Relative Names to Closed Workbooks

 Last reviewed: February 2, 1998
Article ID: Q124114
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0C
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Excel version 5.0, you may encounter problems if you use a defined name that refers to a relative reference on a closed workbook. Formulas using such defined names may not be copied, pasted, or filled as expected.

To use formulas that contain defined names that refer to relative references on a source workbook, open the source workbook while you are working with the dependent workbook.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with Microsoft Excel version 5.0. The problem was corrected in Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0, Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows, and Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition.

Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a 5.00c XL5
Keywords : xlformula
Version : WINDOWS:5.0,5.0c; MACINTOSH:5.0
Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug

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Last reviewed: February 2, 1998
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