In the bb.xls. editnamedefinename it mylistrefers to =aa.xls!aaenter
datavalidationlist=mylist
As Gord says, aa.xls must be open so you may want to put in your
personal.xls

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Don Guillett
SalesAid Software

"vassilis" wrote in message
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yes but what do i need to write to point at the external defined area ?
i ve tried of c:\aa.xls.aa and doesnt work ....

"Don Guillett" wrote:


Define a name in bb.xls mylist that refers to aa.xls!aa. Then list
=mylist
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Don Guillett
SalesAid Software

"vassilis" wrote in message
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Hi
i need some help to define a range of cells that belong into a
different
book and a different sheet...
I named an area AA into a AA.xls...and i want to make this area my
source
into BB.xls for my drop down list...
Thanks