XL98: Error Using Natural Language Formula in a Macro (178520)

   Range("AB CD").Select
				

   MsgBox Range("AB CD").Value
				

WORKAROUND

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   Sub Test()
      ' Declare the variable X as an Object type.
      Dim X as Object

      ' Set X to a worksheet cell (D1).
      Set X = ActiveSheet.Range("D1")

      ' Enter the NLF formula in D1.
      X.Formula = "='East' 'ProductsB'"

      ' Set the variable Y to result of the NLF.
      Y = [X].Value

      ' Clear cell D1.
      X.ClearContents

      ' Display the result of the formula.
      Msgbox Y
   End Sub
				

For the preceding sample macro to work correctly, you should type the following sample data:

   A1:          B1: ProductsA     C1: ProductsB
   A2: East     B2: 100           C2: 200
   A2: West     B2: 300           C2: 400