XL2000: Links in Shared Workbook Return #REF! Error (211449)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q211449
For a Microsoft Excel 2002 version of this article, see 291287.
For a Microsoft Excel 98 version of this article, see 181902.
For a Microsoft Excel 97 version of this article, see 165167.

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 how to update 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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending kbweb KB211449
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