XL97: Links in Shared Workbook Return #REF! Error

ID: Q165167

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows

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 the Index tab in Microsoft Excel Help, type the following text

shared workbooks, links
and then double-click the selected text to go to the "The links in my shared workbook don't work." topic.

Additional query words: XL97 8.00

Keywords : kbweb xlformula
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: November 4, 1999
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