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    calling a function

    Hi All

    I want to write a function. where user enters a DATE in A1 and it shows the day in B1.

    i know there is a text function in excel like text(a1,"dddd") which gives the value
    but if we have to write this function how to proceed.

    Also

    where do we call this function
    a)Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range) or
    b)Private Sub Worksheet_Calculate()

    Basically whats the diffrenece between this a and b

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    many thanx

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    Re: calling a function

    Why would you want a function? If you have a date in cell A1, just put
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    in cell B1 and format it as Custom | "dddd"


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