thanks tamar - that works perfectly.
k
>>Does anyone know the code line to detect extra sheets in excel automation?
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>>I have the second part.
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>>oExcel.Sheets("sheet2").Delete
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>>thanks k
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>* This assumes that oExcel is the workbook, not Excel itself
>if oExcel.Sheets.Count > 1
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>Tamar