For a few cells use a formula like this
='C:\Documents and Settings\Ron\Desktop\[Numeric tab.xls]Sheet1'!$A$16

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"Ron de Bruin" wrote in message ...
Hi Anthony

I have examples on my site
http://www.rondebruin.nl/tips.htm

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http://www.rondebruin.nl



"Anthony Slater" wrote in message
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Hi

How can I extract a value from a closed workbook?

I've tried with the 'Indirect' function but have since learnt that this
doesn't work when the wookbook is closed

i need something like

A1="C:\folder\<filename

TIA