XL2000: Group Name in Name Box Does Not Update (211779)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q211779

SYMPTOMS

When you ungroup a set of drawing objects, the name that was assigned to the group still appears in the Name box on the formula bar, and the Name box is in edit mode.

CAUSE

You selected the group name in the Name box on the formula bar before you ungrouped the drawing objects.

WORKAROUND

Click in the worksheet to refresh the Name box.

-or-

Do not select the group name in the Name box on the formula bar when you want to ungroup a set of drawing objects. Instead, select the group in the worksheet before clicking Ungroup on the Draw menu.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For more information about grouping objects, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type Group drawing objects in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/25/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB211779
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