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One usage is an absolute reference. The formula =A! when copied to a
different cell may change to =B1 or =A2. The formula =$A$1 will not change
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What about when a $ sign is used after a function name such as LEFT$?



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crazybass2 wrote:
What about when a $ sign is used after a function name such as LEFT$?



You avoid converting the string to a Variant. See

http://www.dicks-blog.com/archives/2...on-efficiency/

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