If you are entering it into a cell in 2003, you need to set the options
correctly.

It's Tools - Options - General

Check R1C1 reference style.

If that's not the problem, let me know.
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HTH,
Barb Reinhardt



"sma" wrote:

I need to use r1c1-style in excel formula.
when I do for example "=r2c3", excel reports an error. How do I use r1c1
style in formula?

thanks,