Make sure all the workbooks are open in the same instance of Excel:

From the Menu bar
File Open
each workbook, rathr than double-clicking icons


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Gary''s Student - gsnu200747


"CL Chuck" wrote:

I am using Excell 2003. The workbooks are not protected. I highlight the
data in the 1st workbook and select copy. I then go to the 2nd workbook and
the paste (and paste special) feature is NOT available. Any help /
suggestions are appreciated.

CL Chuck