XL2000: Links in Shared Workbook Return #REF! Error

• Microsoft Excel 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you save a shared workbook, links to external documents may return the #REF! error.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

• Another user opens the shared workbook, creates a new link, and then saves the file.


-and-


• You open the shared workbook and save the file.

WORKAROUND

To update the links, use the following steps:

1. On the Edit menu, click Links.



2. Click the linked workbook you want to update and click Update Now.



3. Click Close.

REFERENCES

For more information about updating links in shared workbooks, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type "Troubleshoot shared workbooks" in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbweb xlformula
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug