Thanks, Vince, but TamarG gave me the answer.

My problem was I douldn't use the "F:J" notation style.

cheers

>Hi Jim,
>
>If inserting new columns into your speadsheet is your aim, try...
>
>
> Columns("F:J").Select
> Selection.Insert Shift:=xlToRight
>
>...where "F:J" refers to the columns where you want to begin the insertion.
>
>HTH
>Vince