thanks for that Sandy it worked, is there some way of using the code on all
the lines without having to edit the row number each time

Michael


"Sandy Mann" wrote in message
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Try:

=IF(D2="","",D2-E2)

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Sandy
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"Michael Higgins" wrote in message
om...
Hi, i am `trying to find the auto function to allow column G to get the
outstanding balance due from the column D after the deposit has been
taken.

Many thanks.


Michael.

A B C D E F G
H I
DATE INVOICE NAME TOTAL DEPOSIT TYPE BALANCE DATE REF
NO:
21/6/08 1111111 smith 200 100 cash 100