Hi

there's probably worksheet_change code that sets the cell back to that
figure, right mouse click on the sheet tab, choose view code, do you see
anything call
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)

if so, on the lines between this line and the END SUB line put an apostraphe
'
at the front of each line
use ALT & F11 to switch back to your workbook and try changing the cell
value now.
if the code doesn't make sense to you, copy & paste it into your reply and
we'll try and explain what its doing.

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Cheers
JulieD
check out www.hcts.net.au/tipsandtricks.htm
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Excel will not allow me to change a numerical figure in a specific cell.
I've tried deleting it & typing over it, but when the cursor is moved to
the
next cell the original figure magically appears again.