Application.Evaluate use R1C1 reference instead A1 Reference

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How can I use R1C1 references instead of A1 references. This is an example of where both collides and A1 references is used instead: Evaluate("=C1") (I want to get the first column values).
 

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From the help file (R1C1 is not included)

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and you don't normally need the = sign in Evaluate i.e. for cell A1 value it would normally be
Excel Formula:
Debug.Print Evaluate("A1")
Strange, I've always been able to use Evaluate("=R1C1"). Perhaps I am using R1C1 references in my preferences. Will send a ss later at my home computer.
 
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Strange, I've always been able to use Evaluate("=R1C1"). Perhaps I am using R1C1 references in my preferences. Will send a ss later at my home computer.
You can use =, it is just not necessary (I have slightly reworded my statement in the post)
 
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Strange, I've always been able to use Evaluate("=R1C1"). Perhaps I am using R1C1 references in my preferences.
Just tested, it works if you are set up as (you do need the = sign with R1C1 ticked).
Edit: but I can't get it to work without a number in both the row and column i.e. =RC3 isn't working

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