=cell("filename") problems

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I have 3 worksheet ( Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3 )

I have this formula to populate the worksheet's name into a cell.
= cell("filename")

it works, but if I switch worksheets, the previous value stays the same.it seems the =cell("filename") is not updating when I switch to the sheet.

or am I missing something?


Is there an easier way to define a worksheet's name ( either formula or custom function? )
 

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This should update

<code>=RIGHT(CELL("filename",A1),LEN(CELL("filename",A1))-FIND("]",CELL("filename",A1)))</code>
 
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I figured I would go a different route:

Sub update_name()
For Each ws In Worksheets
Select Case ws.Name
Case "Data", "Template", "Data2"
Case Else
Range("N2") = ActiveSheet.Name
End Select

Next ws
End Sub

but this only updates "N2", in the activesheet only.
what am I missing?
 
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perfecto ( as always ).

will you send me your address?
I want to send you a gift for the countless help you have given me over the years.
 
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