You are correct RD

The sequence is crucial as you point out.

SHIFT + F8 then =SUM(( clears the "ADD" function


Gord

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:00:45 -0700, "RagDyer" wrote:

That works for me Gord *only* if I enter:
=sum(
*FIRST* ... THEN do <Shift <F8

Nice trick though!<bg
Learn something new every day ... right?<g