Microsoft KB Archive/134613

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

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.