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XL2000: INDIRECT Function Using R1C1 Calculates Incorrectly If Chart Is Selected

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This article was previously published under Q264850

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Symptoms

In Microsoft Excel 2000, the INDIRECT worksheet function may return incorrect results when the workbook in which it is used is recalculated.

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Cause

The problem occurs when all of the following conditions are true:
  • The INDIRECT function uses an R1C1 reference.

    -and-

  • The R1C1 reference is relative (for example, R[1]C[0]).

    -and-

  • An embedded chart or chart sheet was selected when the workbook was recalculated.

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Workaround

To work around this problem, make sure the embedded chart or chart sheet is not selected by selecting a worksheet cell before you recalculate the workbook.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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Keywords: KB264850, kbpending, kbbug

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Article Info
Article ID : 264850
Revision : 3
Created on : 10/6/2003
Published on : 10/6/2003
Exists online : False
Views : 215