Is the worksheet protected? If it is, you won't be able to add borders.
To unprotect it, choose ToolsProtectionUnprotect Sheet
(you may require a password)

bob m wrote:
The Erase Border and Draw Border functions, which I found very useful, no
longer work in any worksheets. When I click on the appropriate icon, my
cursor just turns into a fat cross, but then nothing happens. they used to
work just fine. Any ideas?


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Debra Dalgleish
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