If you declare a variable as an object (including range or worksheet or workbook
or...), then you have to use the Set command:

Set cht = ....

R Tanner wrote:

I have the simplest question ever. Why can I not declare this
variable? I think if you can give me a good answer you will solve my
confusion on declaring constants..

Dim cht As Object

cht = Sheets("Cheet4").ChartObjects("Chart 5").Chart

Thanks and sorry I post so many questions...

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Dave Peterson