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Is it possible to set the default cell shape to octagon or hexagon rather than the standard Excel cell cube? I want to recreate an existing map which is in hexagon format. I still want to use formulas and be able to find / replace text notes in the cells.
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Hello,
Kevin, aka zorvek will have a story to tell about that. If you are registered with Experts Exchange, you can read it here: http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Game/Q_23654024.html
Long story short: It's not a simple flick of a switch and it involves a LOTof complex VBA.
cheers, teylyn