Take a look at this site; I think this will do what you need it to do:
http://www.contextures.com/xlDataVal08.html#Refer

Regards,
Ryan---

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RyGuy


"Diane" wrote:

Can't get the 2 spreadsheets to link. Created "defined name" with reference
to the source spreadsheet. Destination spreadsheet will not allow me to use
the defined name in the validation list reference.