Murgi -

There are many methods to copy from Excel and paste into Word. You did not
mention which method you are using.

For example, one method is to hold down the Shift key in Excel while you
select the Edit menu and choose Copy Picture (which otherwise does not
appear on the Edit menu).

And, if you choose File | Page Setup | Sheet, and check the box for "Row and
column headings" (and optionally for Gridlines), then when you use Copy
Picture and select "As shown when printed" your picture will include the row
number.

I have described only one of the many methods for your copy and paste. You
may want to try some of the other options.

- Mike
http://www.mikemiddleton.com

"Sigi Rindler" wrote in message
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Some clients have been asking me increasingly to deliver translations in
Excel. These are usually lists with parts or phrases from the automotive
industry.
The source text is in column A while I need to translate in column B.
Since I don't like to translate within Excel (several plug-in programs
don't work within Excel), I usually copy the Excel file into MS Word.
Everything gets copied, including the horizontal and vertical lines. but
the numbers which Excel shows in the first column on gray background
doesn't get copied!
I need these numbers since I have to make a printout for proofreading and
referencing purposes later on.

How can I get these important numbers show and print in MS Word???



After the translation has been finished, I usually highlight column B and
copy it back into the original Excel file.

Any hint on how to get this task solved is appreciated.

Murgi