Compatibility error when saving file.

[DocBrown]

I have a WB created in Excel 2003. When I open and save the file in 2007 in
the same mode it was opened, I get the following error:

This workbook contains data in cells outside of the row and column limit of
the selected file format. Data beyond 256 (IV) columns by 65,536 rows will
not be saved. Formula references to data in this region will return a #REF!
error.

Here is a sample of the cells it says are bad:

'Budget Template'!G13:G25
'Budget Template'!G30:G159

These two regions of the column are in the unlocked portion of my
worksheets. The sheets are protected. All other sheets were copied from this
template sheet and are listed also with the same regions. So I assume the
template file is the origin of the error for all the sheets.

Why is this being flagged as an error and how do I clear it?

Thanks,
John S.

 

[BSc Chem Eng Rick]

Do those ranges have formulas, or are they for input only?

 

[DocBrown]

Those ranges are for input only. I have other columns adjacent to these that
also are for input, but they don't seem to be causing this error.

John S

 

[BSc Chem Eng Rick]

Try unprotecting the sheet, saving it in the required format and then
reprotecting it and saving again.

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[BSc Chem Eng Rick]

Doc,

I've just encountered your problem. Here's how I fixed it. Save the workbook
in the 2007 format (you will notice the title bar still reads "[Compatability
Mode]"). Now close the workbook and reopen (title bar no longer reads
"[Compatability Mode]"). Try out your formulas, they should work.

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