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Default Open File based on filename in cell

On Apr 26, 10:48 am, TOMB wrote:
I am using a combo box / Vlookup to populate a cell -say C3- with file name.
I want to use this to open the selected file.

myFile = Selection.FormulaR1C1
Workbooks.Open Filename:=myFile

However, since 'C3' is a Vlookup formula, the macro tries to open a file
based on the formula rather than the results of the formula.

Is there a way to have 'myFile' be read as the text of the cell contents?

Thanks

TB


dim myFile as String
myFile = [C3].Value