Dim wB as Workbook
Set wB = Workbooks.Open("C:\myWork.xls")

should work


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HTH

Bob

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"Nigel" wrote in message
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Hi All

If I create a new workbook, I can assign it to an object variable...

Dim wB as Workbook
Set wB = Workbooks.Add

How can I open an existing workbook and assign it?

Dim wB as Workbook
Set wB = Workbooks.Open "C:\myWork.xls"

Does not work!

TIA

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Regards,
Nigel