XL98: Incorrect Formula Using FormulaR1C1 When Chart Active (186112)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q186112

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications FormulaR1C1 property does not set a formula reference properly if a chart is active.

NOTE: This is different behavior from earlier versions of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a chart sheet or embedded chart on a worksheet is active and you run a Visual Basic Sub procedure that uses the FormulaR1C1 property to place a formula in a cell.

WORKAROUND

Activate one of the following sheet types before executing a line of Visual Basic code that includes the FormulaR1C1 property:

  • Worksheet
  • MS Excel 4.0 Macro
  • MS Excel 5.0 Dialog

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For more information about the FormulaR1C1 property, from the Visual Basic Editor, click the Office Assistant, type FormulaR1C1 Property, click Search, and then click to view "FormulaR1C1 Property."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

For more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

163435 VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/12/2006
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