hi,
just a guess. Spelling?
ToolsoptionsspellingAuto correct option.
review list for BRD
or Toolsoptionsspelling.
check Suggest from main dictionary only.

regards
FSt1

"judith" wrote:

Excel on a one machine appears to have an auto text type entry but i dont
know where it is or how to remove it

Whenever I type BRD the full name of the company appears in the cell. it is
not selecting from entered text as this happens in every new workbook.

Any suggestions please