Bert, I was just referred to this thread by the kind efforts of BCMD who is helping me clarify what it is that I want or need from my "magic Buttons" thread. I LOVE Excell and am intrigued by what you offer here. When I tried to import the .xls file it didn't work. I could save as a PDF which is fine, but then I need a separate file for the working sheet for future additions? I didn't explore the links, (ignorant, but with a little effort I think I can figure it out,) I assume the same holds for a link. The spread sheet must be stored, backed up and encrypted or protected somewhere else on our intranet? Looking forward to Branson.