Can't rename Excel worksheet 'History'

Can't rename Excel worksheet 'History'

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i have tried to name a worksheet history but i cant as its a reserved word , never seen that before what does it mean and what is the significiance
Nicholas Myles

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By emmaking10
11th Nov 2006 00:35

I'm no expert but...
I believe the "history" name is reserved for tracking changes to spreadsheets etc - not sure if it depends on what version you are using.

Try history with a space as a sheet name - this should work.

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By User deleted
11th Nov 2006 07:20

'reserved' fo the system/app
As a rule 'reserved words' in the context of computer languages mean that the word is part of the language (special meaning) and as such you cannot use it as a variable

As an example of this type of word see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/125948 (not Excel specific)

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