Jahson,

Worksheets("Control").Range("A1").Name = "Drp_Name"

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HTH

Bob Phillips
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"Jahson" wrote in message
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How would I use an excel range with the following
statement instead of the R1C1 formula?

ActiveWorkbook.Names.Add Name:="Drp_Name",
RefersToR1C1:="=Control!R17C1"

For example

ActiveWorkbook.Names.Add Name:="Drp_Name",
RefersToR1C1:="=Control!Range("A1")

TIA