Try this with a inputbox Todd

Sub test()
mynum = Application.InputBox(prompt:="Enter a number", Type:=1)
ActiveCell.Value = ActiveCell.Value + mynum
End Sub


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Regards Ron de Bruin
(Win XP Pro SP-1 XL2002 SP-2)
www.rondebruin.nl



"Todd" wrote in message ...
I am entering numbers like "5.725" into a cell next to a
given part number.

then later on I might come back to the same cell and need
to enter and additional amount like 4.5

so I need to hit the = sign and get the cell to
say "=5,725+4.5 becuase I need to see the detail behind
the total of the cell.

can a macro be made that will take me to edit mode simular
to f2 but will automatically put the = in front of the
original number then jump to the right of it place a + and
be ready for me to type the 2nd value

so :

go to a cell with a number already in it

hit the macro

get my cursor blinking for data entry with the original
number still intact and an = to the left of it and a + to
the right of the original number

=5.725+"I type the new number here and hit the green check

thanks