Jane, I'm sorry. Think I gave you the wrong lead earlier

Try instead JE's "DateTimeStamp Macro" at his page:
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/timestamp.html
(Scroll down the page)

Good luck !
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Max
xl 97
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http://savefile.com/projects/236895
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"Jane" wrote in message
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I have never used VBA before but now is as good a time as any to begin,
wouldn't you say??

thanks Max! wish me luck