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    Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    Is there a formula that will pull in the ACTUAL filename of the ACTUAL workbook, instead of the ACTIVE workbook?

    I currently use the following code to list the filename of each workbook in cell A1.

    =MID(CELL("filename"),SEARCH("[",CELL("filename"))+1, SEARCH("]",CELL("filename"))-SEARCH("[",CELL("filename"))-1)

    However, when I have several similar workbooks open, I notice that this formula is not listing the ACTUAL filename, but the filename of the ACTIVE workbook. So if I hit "save" in WorkbookA, then the value of cell A1 in all other open files resets to WorkbookA. I would like cell A1 in each cell to retain its actual filename.

    I have tried resetting the workbook calculation setting from 'automatic' to 'manual', but that doesn't prevent this from happening.
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    Re: Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    Welcome to the board.

    The Cell function allows you to specify a range reference. See Help for the function.
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    Re: Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    As you've discovered, =CELL("filename") returns the filename of the last file changed so if you have abc.xlsx and def.xlsx open both with this formula, and you change something in abc.xlsx, the formula in def.xlsx will also show abc.xlsx.

    To avoid this, put a cell reference (any cell reference) into the formula, making your formula this:
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    It doesn't matter what cell you choose, or what's in it.

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    Re: Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    Thank you! I remember removing the "A1" term as it was giving an error, but it works now that I put it back.

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    Re: Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    You're welcome.

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    Re: Differentiating ACTIVE workbook name from ACTUAL workbook name

    You're welcome - glad I could help.

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