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SPREADSHEET TIPS FROM AN EXCEL ADDICT (Online Edition) Helping Average Spreadsheet Users Become Local Spreadsheet Experts A Free Weekly Publication of TheExcelAddict.com Publication Date: October 14, 2003 I respect your privacy and promise not to abuse this privilege. This newsletter is sent ONLY to those who have Subscribed and NEVER uses unethical methods to gain new subscribers. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you'll find simple removal instructions at the bottom of every newsletter. CONTENTS
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To Your Success! EXCEL "QUICK TIP" Top Editing Hyperlinks If you use Hyperlinks in your worksheet, you may find it a bit tricky to edit them once the hyperlink has been created. When you click on the cell containing the hyperlink, Excel automatically follows the hyperlink. Here are a couple of ways you can safely edit your hyperlinks.
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