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I have a workbook named Template.xls with a formula in a cell:
='C:\Data\[Data.xls]Data'!$B$1

While Template.xls is closed, the data in 'C:\Data\[Data.xls]Data'!$B$1
changes

I open Template.xls and the cell has NOT updated.

Isn't there a way to automatically refresh formulas on start up?

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Tools Options... Calculation and check Update remote references
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Can't get that box to say checked.

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Your Excel formula link is not a "remote reference" but an "external
link". What happens on opening the workbook depends on the version of
Excel you are using - please advise.

In Excel 2003, look for the Edit Links Startup Prompt setting.
Change it if necessary to "Let users decide whether to display the
alert or not".


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Bingo . . . This works EXCELLENT.
We are using Excel 2003 SP3

Thank you for your help.

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Your Excel formula link is not a "remote reference" but an "external
link". What happens on opening the workbook depends on the version of
Excel you are using - please advise.

In Excel 2003, look for the Edit Links Startup Prompt setting.
Change it if necessary to "Let users decide whether to display the
alert or not".


Bill Manville
MVP - Microsoft Excel, Oxford, England
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