I did not thoroughly test this. When retesting I copy to the new sheet the cell names disappear. :( Excel 2003 > > That is exactly what I want. > But, if I name the cells using 'Insert Name Define' it does not ( > for me) work as you describe. > The total in D1 always refers to the original sheet > > What version of Excel are you using? > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .