Hi David

sorry don't know how to turn it off, but i actually think its one of the
most useful features introduced in excel ... funny how opinions differ!

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Cheers
JulieD
check out www.hcts.net.au/tipsandtricks.htm
....well i'm working on it anyway
"David" wrote in message
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In Excel 2003, how do I get it to stop giving me annoying formula prompts
when I attempt to type a formula? The prompts come up and cover up cells
I'm
trying to work with.