It works while the worksheet is open, but despite saving changes, everytime
I go back into the file the scroll area is not set.

Yes, think I read from past posts that it's transient (doesn't get saved) ..

Try the sub* below, which is to be placed in the "ThisWorkbook" module
*adapt to suit

Right-click on the Excel icon just to the left
of "File" on the menu Choose "View Code"
(This will bring you direct into the "ThisWorkbook" module)

Copy Paste the sub into the code window on the right
(clear the defaults there first)

'----
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Worksheets("Sheet1").ScrollArea = "A1:B100"
End Sub
'---

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Max
Singapore
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
xdemechanik
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"Steve Jones" wrote:
Hi

I have used the control box toolbar, properties, scroll area to set a range.
I can see the range I have typed in the the box. I have a couple of
reference books which I use but can see no mention of this.

It works while the worksheet is open, but despite saving changes, everytime
I go back into the file the scroll area is not set.

Where am I going wrong?

Thanks

Steve