Then you should be using the itch-free
microsoft.public.excel.worksheet.functions newsgroup rather than
..programming <g

Try:

=TODAY()


In article <iay5f.20337$y_1.5006@edtnps89,
"Dr Fleau" wrote:

Hi y'alls, noob here.

I want certain Excel spread sheets (Quote and order forms) to insert the
current date in a certain cell at the file's opening. How can I do that, if
possible, avoiding any form of VBA. I get itches just thinking of VB.

Thanx a bunch

Pete