macro with ctrl button

**KB1612** · 03-04-2013, 03:42 PM

i am trying to create a macro which does this:

Ctrl ; space Ctrl shift ; so that it inputs static Date and Time

but it does not work and only puts in the date and time of when the macro was recorded

Help please as it is driving me mad!

**JosephP** · 03-04-2013, 03:54 PM

assuming you want it in the active cell

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**KB1612** · 03-04-2013, 04:05 PM

Hi there

The problem with using =now() is it updates. So I need to use Ctrl ; then Ctrl shift ; so I get a static date and time which does not update . I think the problem is how to use the Ctrl button in the macro?
Thanks

**JosephP** · 03-04-2013, 04:26 PM

no it doesn't update. it's not putting the =now() formula in the cell. try it ;-)

**KB1612** · 03-04-2013, 05:03 PM

Hello
I have tried again but it keeps updating. this is what is in the macro
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**JosephP** · 03-04-2013, 06:39 PM

that is not what I posted-please use the code I gave you :-)

**KB1612** · 03-05-2013, 02:41 PM

All working now - thank u

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