Hello,

When I try to create a remote reference by typing "=" in the formula
bar followed by clicking the precedent cell in an open workbook, the
path is not inserted into the formula bar. Instead, the open workbook
window, to which I am trying to make the reference, is activated.

Meanwhile, if I activate the starting workbook, my "=" sign remains in
the formula bar as excel awaits my formula.

What could be causing this?

Ed

Excel 2003