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using an array of workbooks with cloned formats i need to open
workbook based upon a variable name in a cell in another workbook. ie
get the value of cell bd27 in workbook "name found in cell a1 o
current book

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Workbooks(ActiveSheet.Range("A1").Value).Range("BD 27")Value

is what you want

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using an array of workbooks with cloned formats i need to open a
workbook based upon a variable name in a cell in another workbook. ie.
get the value of cell bd27 in workbook "name found in cell a1 of
current book"


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please advise on exact syntax to place in cell thanks
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Bobby,

I think this is what you want

Workbooks.Open ActiveSheet.Range("A1").Value
MsgBox ActiveSheet.Range("A2").Value


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