Hi,

You would need VB code for that so here's a siimpler way. Put the formula
below in a cell (say) A2

=INDIRECT("E"&A1)

Now put a 3 in A1 and the formula displays the contents of E3

Mike

"Nigel123" wrote:

Hi I was wondering if someone can help me......

Basically I need a formula that will show me the substance of a cell

for example

cell A1 says 5
and I want this cell to automatically show me the substance of cell E5

and if i was to chance the 5 to a 8 the cell will show me the substance of
cell E8