More than 10 linked text boxes in charts causes Excel to hang?

[davidh]

I have a problem with a worksheet containing 12 different charts showing
financial results on a timeline. In each chart I have included a text box
linked to different worksheet cells, showing the result of the last month in
figures. It seems that when I have more than 10 linked text boxes in my
charts, Excel behaves strange, taking up all "low priority" processor time.
The question below was raised a while ago by someone but I cant see a
resolution. I am experiencing the same problem ..


I have a problem with a worksheet containing 12 different charts showing
financial results on a timeline. In each chart I have included a text box
linked to different worksheet cells, showing the result of the last month in
figures. It seems that when I have more than 10 linked text boxes in my
charts, Excel behaves strange, taking up all "low priority" processor time.
Most functions still work, but selected charts flicker, the computer is
slower, and eventually it hangs completely.

Is this a known bug in Excel?
Is there any way to come aroud this?

Any suggested solutions would be greatfully received.

HÃ¥kan