Phantom links
 

I have a workbook that, on opening, asks whether the links should be updated
even though there are no (intentional) links to anything. The "Edit Links"
lists the name of a linked workbook but the "break links" button is greyed
out. Is there a way to track down this "phantom" link and eliminate it?

When I can't find links, I'll use Bill Manville's FindLink program:
http://www.oaltd.co.uk/MVP/Default.htm

KG wrote:

I have a workbook that, on opening, asks whether the links should be updated
even though there are no (intentional) links to anything. The "Edit Links"
lists the name of a linked workbook but the "break links" button is greyed
out. Is there a way to track down this "phantom" link and eliminate it?

--

Dave Peterson

thanks. I have downloaded it and will give it a try

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

When I can't find links, I'll use Bill Manville's FindLink program:
http://www.oaltd.co.uk/MVP/Default.htm

KG wrote:

I have a workbook that, on opening, asks whether the links should be updated
even though there are no (intentional) links to anything. The "Edit Links"
lists the name of a linked workbook but the "break links" button is greyed
out. Is there a way to track down this "phantom" link and eliminate it?

--

Dave Peterson

I just realized that John Walkenbach's Power Utility Pak (which I had
installed on my computer) also has a very effective link finder. I used it,
found the bothersome links and eliminated them. This probably applies also to
Bill Manville's program: you've got to remove all worksheet protection before
you run the program otherwise everything grinds to a halt and Excel must be
restarted

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

When I can't find links, I'll use Bill Manville's FindLink program:
http://www.oaltd.co.uk/MVP/Default.htm

KG wrote:

I have a workbook that, on opening, asks whether the links should be updated
even though there are no (intentional) links to anything. The "Edit Links"
lists the name of a linked workbook but the "break links" button is greyed
out. Is there a way to track down this "phantom" link and eliminate it?

--

Dave Peterson