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    Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    I am trying to insert an image behind the contents of certain cells, but not behind the entire sheet. Is there any way of doing this?
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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Maybe, but it would be useful if you could post a workbook of what you are trying to do

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Ah didn't know you could attach to this forum (though it makes sense that you can).
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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Have a look at this, it's a bit of a workaround, but it works
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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    How did you do that?

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    It's something called the "camera" it takes a picture of a range and inserts it as an image that automatically updates. In each version of Excel, Microsoft hides it away deeper and deeper so you'll need to have a ferret around to find it, no idea where it is in '07 I've only got '03 but I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Hi.

    Can you please tell us, how you do it in excel2003?

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    For 2003 you need to add it to the tool bar from the Tools section of the customize toolbars dialogue

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Thank you.

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    Unfortunately this is a bit of a pain - as it isn't editable, which is part of my reason for needing the picture behind the cell text.

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    You can edit the table underneath which will update the image though

    Unfortunately I think you might be stuck then, I've never come across a way to do what you want (but I only use 2003 maybe there's something different in '07 that I haven't seen).

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    Re: Inserting an Image Behind Cell

    It would probably help if you explain what you are trying to achieve. There is no immediately obvious solution (to me) but there may be a workaround.
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