XL97: Run-Time Error Using ShowDependents Method

When you run a Visual Basic for Applications macro that uses the ShowDependents method, you may receive the following error message:

To work around this problem, use the ExecuteExcel4Macro method in your macro.

Examples

If your macro contains the following line of code to trace formula dependents replace it with the following line of code: If your macro contains the following line of code to remove the arrows that trace formula dependents replace it with the following line of code:

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Office 2000.

For more information about auditing, click Contents and Index on the Help menu, click the Index tab in Excel Help, type the following text and then double-click the selected text to go to the "About examining the structure of formulas" topic. If you are unable to find the information you need, ask the Office Assistant.