set the number as =row()

and copy down

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HTH

Bob Phillips

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"Babs" wrote in message
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I am a real dummy when it comes to excel.

I have been trying to figure out how to number my rows consecutively,
however, when I delete a row I need the number to stay consecutive.

I am working a listing of data that is constantly updated and edited.