XL2000: Error Message When You Copy a Formula Containing a Label (211654)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000

This article was previously published under Q211654

SYMPTOMS

If you copy a formula from one cell to another, the resulting value may be a #NULL! error.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:
  • You copy a formula that contains both a label and a defined name reference.

    -and-
  • The reference to the defined name is located between two label references, as in the following example:

    =Label1Defined nameLabel2

    -and-
  • The Accept labels in formulas check box is selected (on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Calculations tab).

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

Natural language formulas allow you to refer to a cell range in a table by using row or column labels as the reference name.

REFERENCES

For additional information about natural language formulas, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

279412 XL2000: How to Use Natural Language Formulas


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
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