Sinbad, have a look here for a way to do it

http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/accumulator.html

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Paul B
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"sinbad" wrote in message
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Please help, I want to use a single cell for the user to enter data but
have
a seperate cell keep a running total.
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Regards Sinbad