It works because you edited the cell. Change the source value, select the
cell, do F2, hit enter (make no changes) and it should update as well
without the $ signs.

To the best of my knowledge, if you have calculation set to automatic, it
should update when you change the value of the source cell.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy

"Phil Hageman" wrote in message
...
I have a cell with a link formula (='Task 7'!E8 ) that doesn't update
when
data changes in the source cell. When I add a dollar sign (='Task
7'!$E$8)
the link update works. Why is this? Is there something out there I can
read
on this?

Thanks,
Phil