I have a workbook that performs a number of routines when the workbook is
opened (in the On Open event). This can take a few seconds and is longer
than just opening a new workbook.

I would like to display a message while these routines are running (so the
user doesn't do anything with the workbook) and then automatically close the
message when the routines have finished.

Is this even possible? Are there ways to display a msgbox or similar item
without any buttons for the user to push.

Thanks. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated....

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JT