It ius an object, so needs setting

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


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HTH

Bob

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"R Tanner" wrote in message
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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...