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When would use the [ ] brackets in Exce;\l?
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On Oct 21, 2:48*pm, cmat wrote:
When would use the [ ] brackets in Exce;\l?


I think....never. Unless you had some text and wanted brackets.
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When you are refering to data in another file, eg:

=[filename.xls]Sheet1!A1

where filename.xls is open.

Do I get the marks for your homework?

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