Thanks for the reply Bob I.
I tried it but had no luck. I'm using XP. Wouldn't open the file. In case
it's bad syntax here's the line: =HYPERLINK("..\081230 TEMP testing
outline.doc","test2")
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FredN


"Bob I" wrote:

the hyperlink would have to be(and remain as) ..\filename.ext

FredN wrote:

I need to distribute an Excel document and a Word document that are
hyperlinked. The Excel doc links to bookmarks in the Word doc. Can I address
the hyperlinks so that if a recipient places both documents in any folder
they function properly? Will appreciate any help you can give.