another appendix qn. (was appendix eqn. numbering)

[Nirmal Govind]

> \renewcommand\theequation{\Alph{section}.\arabic{equation}}
> 
> behind start of appendix

Thanks Herbert..

Another qn - what do I need to do to the label for the appendix so that when
I cross-reference it, it doesn't say "Section A" and instead says "Appendix
A"?

Thanks,
nirmal