XL98: Worksheet Change Event Error Using Names Property (184094)

   Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target as Excel.Range)
      Names.Item("Test").RefersTo = "=$a$1"
   End Sub
				

RESOLUTION

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The following sample code accesses the Names collection of the active workbook:

   Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target as Excel.Range)
      ActiveWorkbook.Names.Item("Test").RefersTo = "=$a$1"
   End Sub