Sinbad, You may also what to have a look here on getting started with macros
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm

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"sinbad" wrote in message
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Thanks Paul, although I have been using Excel for some time I am new to
macro
wrighting although I often use macro recorder. I will have a go your
solutions as I am sure they will do what I want.
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"Paul B" wrote:

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

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

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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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