"Patrick Molloy" wrote:

it works in 2003, otherwise I wouldn't have posted it.
the x1 coerces the text to a number

I definitely wasn't doubting you, nor did I intend to convey any disrespect-
I've been using XL (still using 2003 whenever possible) for a long time, and
it is little gems like this that remind me that my code is still plenty
inefficient ;-)

I continually appreciate your postings, along with the other MVPs and kind
experts who contribute to the group.

Best,
Keith