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MXL5: Problem If Defined Name Is Zero and No Math Coprocessor
Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
Article ID: Q134613
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, versions 5.0, 5.0a

SYMPTOMS

You may have problems with a macro that references a defined name that is set to zero if your computer does not have a math coprocessor or if the math coprocessor is disabled. Instead of returning a zero, the defined name may return a negative number, such as -1.8E+308.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, define the name so that it references 0+0 or 0*1.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kbprb
KBSubcategory: xlmac

Additional reference words: 5.00 5.00a



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Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
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