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With ThisWorkbook
With .Worksheets("Indirect Costs")
.Activate
.Range("A1").Select
End With
End With

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HTH

Bob

"Susan" wrote in message
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this code bit has been working forever. recently had a virus & had to
reinstall microsoft office 07. now it won't work. i'm assuming
there's some wording difference it's looking for - can anybody help me
out?
thanks.
susan
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ThisWorkbook.Worksheets("Indirect Costs").Select

With Worksheets("Indirect Costs")
.Range("a1").Select
End With
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i also tried the following which stops on "Activate":

With ThisWorkbook
With Worksheets("Indirect Costs")
.Activate
.Range("a1").Select
End With
End With
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