You don't, but you can used defined names to shorten your
formulas. To learn how to implement them, see:

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/named.htm
http://www.xldynamic.com/source/xld.Names.html

HTH
Jason
Atlanta, GA

-----Original Message-----
How do I extend the amount of characters an Excel
formula will allow me to
enter?
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