From: Faraz A. Qureshi on
XClent idea of Name Defining!
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Thanx & Best Regards,

Faraz!


"מיכאל (מיקי) אבידן" wrote:

> The question is what do you refer to as built-in functions ?
> However - there are two work-arounds with no need for VBA code.
> 1) While the "+2+2" was typed in cell A1 > select cell B1 > press CTRL+F3 >
> define the name EVALUATION and refer it to:
> =EVALUATE(A1)
> In cell B1 type EVALUATION [with no argument and/or parentheses !!!
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> 2) Download and activate the add-in MOREFUNC.
> In B1 Type: =EVAL(A1) Function
> http://download.cnet.com/Morefunc/3000-2077_4-10423159.html
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> The MOREFUNC add-in has a lot of more handy and useful functions.
> Micky
>
>
> "Faraz A. Qureshi" wrote:
>
> > I see!
> > That means a formula type string can't be evaluated with built-in functions?
> >
> > --
> > Thanx & Best Regards,
> >
> > Faraz!
> >
> >
> > "Jacob Skaria" wrote:
> >
> > > Since you have '=' sign in your cell...
> > >
> > > Function EquateFormula(strData As String) As Variant
> > > EquateFormula = Application.EVALUATE(strData)
> > > End Function
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jacob
> > >
> > >
> > > "Faraz A. Qureshi" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have a A1 with a formula ="+2+2"
> > > > I thought =INDIRECT(A1) would reflect 4 whereas it is returning #Ref!
> > > > How to carryout the desired function?
> > > > --
> > > > Thanx & Best Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Faraz!