AllExperts > Excel 
Search      
Excel
Volunteer
Answers to thousands of questions
 Home · More Excel Questions · Question Library  · Free Encyclopedia ·
More Excel Answers
Question Library

Ask a question about Excel
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login

Awards

About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer

 
 
 
About Jan Karel Pieterse
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Excel and Excel/VBA questions

Experience
Excel MVP

Organizations
Self employed Excel developer

Education/Credentials
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Awards and Honors
Microsoft MVP award since 2002

Past/Present Clients
Shell, Fortis bank, ABN-AMRO bank, Morgan Stanley, ...

   

You are here:  Experts > Computing/Technology > Microsoft Software > Excel

Questions Answered By Expert  Jan Karel Pieterse 
In Category  Excel

SubjectDate Asked

Copying multiple worksheets data and updating11/19/2009
  Q: I am looking for a Macro that can help me with the following: I create several worksheets in the ...
  A: Something like this (paste code in normal module, always make sure your first sheet is active before ...
Left Lookup11/18/2009
  Q: I have 2 columns of data Column A with Student Names Column B with Locations E.g Column A Bob Doug ...
  A: I think the easiest way to do this is by using a pivot table. I put a row above the data, with ...
Multiple currency conversions in Excel 200711/17/2009
  Q: I assume I could ask my question in Dutch, but for the sake of other readers I will do it in ...
  A: You could use the IFERROR function: =H13/IFERROR(VLOOKUP(G13;$B$13:$B$19;2;FALSE);1) In that case, ...
Multiple currency conversions in Excel 200711/16/2009
  Q: I assume I could ask my question in Dutch, but for the sake of other readers I will do it in ...
  A: Hallo Wim, Dutch would have been fine, but indeed, English is best here, so others might learn too. ...
comparing two lists and deleting matches11/11/2009
  Q: having big issues with finding the correct way for writing code for the following (I assume some VBA ...
  A: A manual way: Assume column A contains unique entries and you want to delete any entries that have ...
Workbook Merge11/10/2009
  Q: I am working on a project to merge data (comments) from multiple users into the original workbook. ...
  A: I think you don't realy need any VBA to achieve this. You could open both files in Excel and use ...
Copy values from one sheet to the other11/9/2009
  Q: I am having two excel sheets, W1 and W2. In W1 i have certain charecters and in W2 i have the 3 ...
  A: It looks to me like this is something you do have to do manually. To aid a bit, you could have both ...
SUMIF11/8/2009
  Q: I have 20 worksheets that contain some of the same data (names). I want the formula to look at ...
  A: Unfortunately, there are not many functions that can really work accross multiple worksheets like ...
Excel is subtracting numbers when it gets bumped off the bottom of my spreadsheet11/8/2009
  Q: I'm a commodities trader and i have real time data coming into my spreadsheet all day. I fill up ...
  A: I'm not sure how this part is caused by Excel: "when the data gets down to the bottom, about row ...
visual basic help11/7/2009
  Q: assume that the insertion point is positioned at the beginning of the txtName text box. which one of ...
  A: You do need to specify the SelStart too, so this should do the trick: txtName.SelStart = 0 ...
Formula in VBA11/6/2009
  Q: I am trying to write a formula in VBA to update the value of a specific cell based on its value in ...
  A: Not sure what your requirements are, the proper syntat inside the function might be: Public ...
Find without looking in every column?11/5/2009
  Q: I have a database which requires a surname check for duplicates, the problem is it keeps picking up ...
  A: Yes, just select the column in which to search BEFORE clicking find. Also, check in the find options ...
Linest fail11/4/2009
  Q: I am using linest function to compute coefficients of a 4th order poly to fit a data set. I have ...
  A: I expect this is due to the nature of your data. The Y values are all within a close range with ...
Excel Formula Dilemma10/22/2009
  Q: I have a compliancy report that lists how many times YES (column A), how many times NO (column B) ...
  A: I'm sorry but I fail to understand your question precisely. What do you mean by "a true total given ...
Creating a macro involving more than one work book10/21/2009
  Q: In excel 2003 consider 12 workbooks(A-L) with 50 sheets each.The sheets are identical in all the ...
  A: Forgive me, but can I question your data design first? Why would you want to have 12 workbooks with ...
Excel200310/21/2009
  Q: My Excel Interface is importing external source data. I have created manual button to refresh the ...
  A: Apologies for not explaining! In Excel 2003, click anywhere in the querytable. Then make sure the ...
VBA for sort key10/20/2009
  Q: I have another question. Can you please help with the following. I would like an actual VBA script ...
  A: This code should do the trick for the active sheet: Sub AddSortKey() 'Clear clipboard ...
expiry date pop-up message10/20/2009
  Q: I have a list of items in one column(A) and their expiry dates in another column(B). When I open ...
  A: The second part of the code is probably either missing, or in the wrong place. The part below "In a ...
excel popup bij vergelijking10/19/2009
  Q: I'm creating a logbook for my flying hours as a pilot. and i would like to create a popup in excel ...
  A: By far the easiest method is using a conditional format. Suppose take off time is in cell A2, ...
custom validation off target in worksheet_change event10/17/2009
  Q: I've created a worksheet_change to place the date in(col"A")and time in(col"C") off the target ...
  A: Validation formulas work exactly in the same way as normal cell formulas when copied, so F1 becomes ...
VBA FIND REPLACE10/16/2009
  Q: Jan, I am using excel 2000 and would like a code for find and replace that I can use within a VBA ...
  A: Something like this: Option Explicit Sub ReplaceSomething() Dim sFind As String Dim ...
Auto numbering with a Macro10/15/2009
  Q: Dir mister Pieterse, I hope that you can help me again, with my next question. (my previous question ...
  A: "Dear mr Pieterse" Jan Karel will do just fine :-) You could write a macro like this: Sub ...
expiry date pop-up message10/15/2009
  Q: I have a list of items in one column(A) and their expiry dates in another column(B). When I open ...
  A: I'd use a combination of conditional formatting (Format, conditional format) and a bit of VBA: In ...
macros to customise10/15/2009
  Q: I want a macro wherein it copies text(names) from cell B5 and goes to dropdown in cell A19 and ...
  A: Just to make sure I got it right: You have a listbox showing names, and you want a name you enter ...
INDEX or Vlookup question10/14/2009
  Q: The sheet: WBS&Action&Planning is the so called “master sheet”. In this sheet I put in all the data ...
  A: Replying in English, so everyone can follow... My first reaction would be: don't merge cells. ...
excel dynamic controls10/13/2009
  Q: I have a sheet (Excel 2007) with a button which shows up a form and create textboxes on that form: ...
  A: Me is a keyword that points to the class instance where the code resides, in this case I assumed the ...
Logfile10/13/2009
  Q: The following code will create log/text file and writes a data("logfile.xls opened by system ...
  A: You add an argument to the sub you provided and use that as the string to store, e.g.: Sub ...
excel dynamic controls10/12/2009
  Q: I have a sheet (Excel 2007) with a button which shows up a form and create textboxes on that form: ...
  A: I don't think there is a delete method for controls on a form during runtime. Why would you want to ...
extraxt specified data from a sheet10/8/2009
  Q: i have a sheet in excel contain two column and several rows. column 1 mark as student name and ...
  A: Your English is just fine! Bare with me, this is going to take a few steps. - Make sure your table ...
Macro that check if a Access record exist10/6/2009
  Q: maybe you can help me with a problem, I am making a macro that will add, edit or delete a record in ...
  A: Have you set referential integrity for the related tables? If so, indeed it should suffice if you ...
Filter Duplicate entries on Excel .10/6/2009
  Q: I would like to filter or highlight duplicate name and address details on some Excel spread sheets ...
  A: One way: - select table - Data, filter, advanced filter - Select filter in place - check "Unique ...
Retrieve data with two inputs with Textbox10/5/2009
  Q: I am Searching solution for the following problem.I am not able to find the solution .Please help me ...
  A: Set the linkedcell property of the three textboxes to adjacent cells, for example A12, B12 and C12. ...
Reminder pop up window/alert10/5/2009
  Q: I wish to set up a pop up window in excel to remind me to review documents. I have an extensive list ...
  A: Would it suffice if the cells in question turn red? Suppose your due date for updating is in cell ...
Log File10/5/2009
  Q: Is it possible to create a log file to record the performance of particular function in Excel-VBA ...
  A: A quick and dirty way is to use the immediate window. Paste this code in a normal module: Option ...
Excel Formula Question10/3/2009
  Q: I am trying to find the correct formula to convert a time, for example 9:00 am, to simply the number ...
  A: Time is held as a fraction of a day, so to get the hours as a normal number, you multiply with 24. ...
Find and Replace CRLF's10/2/2009
  Q: I am running a macro in Outlook to pull text from certain e-mails over to excel. During this ...
  A: Hmm, maybe a setting from a previous find operation is still active. Does this help: Sub Test() ...
Split worksheet to new tab10/2/2009
  Q: Really need help. I have one excel spreadsheet with thousands of rows. I need to split this document ...
  A: Just curious: Why would you want to split the table accross so many sheets? Excel likes your data ...
excel worksheet dramatic size increase10/1/2009
  Q: An excel 2000 file with 12 sheets dramatically grew to 18,000kb. When I broke it down to 12 files, ...
  A: Excel thinks there is information past the range where there really is content. Hit control+end on ...
VBA to Reset Cells to Default Formula10/1/2009
  Q: I have a row with 50x columns of data (H:BE). Cells in columns I:BE have a default value equal to ...
  A: Ho Joseph, Like this: Sub RestoreFormulas() Dim oRng As Range On Error Resume Next Set ...
Excel data sorting and summation- related somewhat to excel summary report inquiry10/1/2009
  Q: Jan, I located another excel document with the information I needed in one sheet. The only problem ...
  A: Everyone was a beginner at some point! A pivot table is what will help you a lot here. From the ...
Summarizing data9/30/2009
  Q: I'd like to copy the text of tab labels in a worskheet (there are about 95 tabs) and have these ...
  A: I assume you want all information on one sheet, which can be achieved using this macro: Sub ...
VBA Script9/29/2009
  Q: I want a macro that will delete rows where there is no value in the A column, i.e. cell A1 has no ...
  A: You can use this macro (select a cell in the table first): Sub RemoveEmptyAnd1() Dim oRng As ...
combo box list9/25/2009
  Q: Jan Karel, I've made a userform with a combo box list on it referring too a set of data (cities). I ...
  A: Yes you can do that, but you would need two controls: a textbox and a listbox or combobox. You use ...
VBA for each query & data validation9/24/2009
  Q: I am creating a database with userinput via a userform which is transferred into a table in excel. I ...
  A: Well, you could use the change event I suggested with some modification: Private Sub ...
VBA for each query & data validation9/24/2009
  Q: I am creating a database with userinput via a userform which is transferred into a table in excel. I ...
  A: You want a textbox that converts text entries into proper case? I'd use the change event ov the ...
sum selected cells by vba9/23/2009
  Q: HAI JAN, aS EXAMPLE A1 = 1 A2 = 2 A3 = 3 AND THIS ALL ARE SELETED. WHEN I WILL RUN MACRO, RESULT IN ...
  A: Like this: Sub MakeFormula() Dim oCell As Range Dim sFormula As String sFormula = "=" ...
show all filtered data by vba9/22/2009
  Q: Hai Jan Karel, How r u? I had made a button to show all filtered data in excel. but problem is as ...
  A: In that case you need to remember the filtered data and do the copy after removing the filter. One ...
VBA help9/21/2009
  Q: I found something relevant to what I'm looking for, but I can't quite figure out how to change the ...
  A: One way might be by creating a list of all levels and using the INDEX function to get the position ...
Linked Cells9/17/2009
  Q: I have just noticed a question previously asked (albeit in 2004) around how to stop the data sort ...
  A: In the current structure you are correct: no sorting allowed. Without seeing your sheet it is hard ...
VBA - Image in userform9/17/2009
  Q: I wonder if you can help me on this: In a Userform, I have 3 tabs. On tab 2, I have a button that ...
  A: - Assuming Excel 2003 You normally cannot save a picture of a range, but using a little trick you ...
Linked Cells9/16/2009
  Q: I have just noticed a question previously asked (albeit in 2004) around how to stop the data sort ...
  A: Am I correct in assuming that the order in the link sheet should always remain the same as the order ...
Linked Cells9/16/2009
  Q: I have just noticed a question previously asked (albeit in 2004) around how to stop the data sort ...
  A: I'm sorry, but if the cells on the linked sheet are linked using direct formula references to the ...
Horizontal Sorting and counting9/16/2009
  Q: I have a number of rows, 1000, that each need to be sorted horizontally. I am looking for a VBA ...
  A: Not sure how the columns need to be sorted, in order? or each column by its own? This does the ...
Generating an Array in VBA9/15/2009
  Q: I've got a VBA function that takes an array of names, places and dates AND a work-date argument ...
  A: A much easier way to accomplish this is by using built-in Excel functionality: filter the table of ...
Attach particular sheet and mail through lotus notes 8.5 / gmail9/11/2009
  Q: Referring to http://en.allexperts.com/q/Excel-1059/2009/9/Excel-attachment-Lotus-notes123-1.htm My ...
  A: Modify your routine like this: Sub SaveSheets() Dim oSh As Worksheet Dim oWb As Workbook Dim ...
auto increment by 19/10/2009
  Q: I have created a workbook RQ.xls with 3 different sheets (JAN, FEB, MAR). Each one serves as an ...
  A: I see you already tried to do the increment using this line: r.Value=r.Value+1 But you do not tell ...
Calendar9/10/2009
  Q: Sir, I have in One workbook contains three tabs (on 1st tab - Faculty & 2nd tab - Rooms details & ...
  A: Your way of working isn't very effective from Excel's point of view :-) Excel has no built-in ...
Excel2003-VBA9/9/2009
  Q: My Excel application is importing the External sourcedata i.e Allegro Board file data to excel ...
  A: I don't know what kind of variable txtFilePath is. But suppose it is a userform called ufFilePath: ...
Excel attachment & Lotus notes1239/8/2009
  Q: Sir, I have multiple sheets named as individual names say, Mr. X, Mr. Y & Mr. Z in one workbook. ...
  A: Maybe you can combine the code below (last sub does the sending of the active sheet) with the code I ...
Macro to run through autofilter options & print each9/7/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me. Is there a way I can control an autofilter to select each criteria and ...
  A: Sure you can, but before I start cooking code, let me point you to a handy option Pivot tables have. ...
Excel attachment & Lotus notes1239/7/2009
  Q: Sir, I have multiple sheets named as individual names say, Mr. X, Mr. Y & Mr. Z in one workbook. ...
  A: This little macro saves each sheet as an individual file: Sub SaveSheets() Dim oSh As Worksheet ...
VBA forms7/15/2009
  Q: I am working on database connection using userforms in VBA.i have a table in MySQL database named as ...
  A: If the recordset contains three fields named Field1, Field2, Field3: 'Display first record on ...
VBA forms7/14/2009
  Q: I am working on database connection using userforms in VBA.i have a table in MySQL database named as ...
  A: The recordset object has a method called "GetRows" which pushes all records into a variant: Dim ...
data analysis7/13/2009
  Q: I have stock data which contain Time, Code, Price and Q"ty and I Want to divide this data to time ...
  A: You could use a couple of Pivot tables. - Select your table - Data, Pivot table, finish. - Drag ...
macro table7/13/2009
  Q: Appreciate your help in advance. Could you help to see if I could make a vba macro to do the ...
  A: No problem. - Add this formula to cell J1 on the "print" sheet: =COUNTIF(Sheet1!$A$1:$A$55,$G$1) ...
macro table7/10/2009
  Q: Appreciate your help in advance. Could you help to see if I could make a vba macro to do the ...
  A: There is no need for a macro to achieve this, you can use formulas. I used an extra column to the ...
How to enter an Excel formula in a macro without using the string format?7/9/2009
  Q: I am trying to calculate polynomial coefficients in excel. I can write ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = ...
  A: You could do something like this: Sub Example() Dim oRange As Range On Error Resume Next ...
Call Macro from IF7/9/2009
  Q: Have recorded macro below. I have in a cell B17 a ref. When that ref = say "VB" I want the macro ...
  A: To achieve what you need, modify the code behind the sheet like this: (This assumes you have ...
Call Macro from IF7/8/2009
  Q: Have recorded macro below. I have in a cell B17 a ref. When that ref = say "VB" I want the macro ...
  A: A cell function cannot call a macro. However, you can have VBA respond to changes made in your ...
VBA-- modifying a graph curve to provide inputs to excel spreadsheet7/7/2009
  Q: Jan Karel. Hope you are still helping people like me out there. I was just in Holland about a ...
  A: I'm no expert on charting, but what you describe is possible (by default) in Excel 2003 and older. ...
Worksheet Link7/7/2009
  Q: I've develop a simple spreadsheet with a lot of information regarding national guidelines. In the ...
  A: My fellow MVP Debra Dalgleish has excellent material on Pivot tables on her website, see the index ...
Worksheet Link7/7/2009
  Q: I've develop a simple spreadsheet with a lot of information regarding national guidelines. In the ...
  A: Without more information yuour question is hard to answer. You could probably use pivot tables to ...
TimeStamp7/2/2009
  Q: I have an array formula and it involves a timestamp being entered into a column when the user ...
  A: Suppose you want to add a timestamp to column B whenever the user enters something in column A. - ...
IF ELSE7/1/2009
  Q: Below are the two difference If conditions in my macro code ====================================== ...
  A: First of all, I seem to detect a flaw in your code. Left(cells(i,2),2) can never equal "RED" because ...
Need help with a macro6/30/2009
  Q: At each month end I have to prepare a manual journal entry which take two to three hours. Wondering ...
  A: Try: On a blank worksheet, select Data, Get External data, Import data. Select the file type from ...
Tree View6/30/2009
  Q: I want to add a color to Particular Node in Treeview when It is Loaded(Name of the Node is ...
  A: Sorry, I didn't understand what node you wanted colored. Do you mean like this: Private Function ...
Tree View6/29/2009
  Q: I want to add a color to Particular Node in Treeview when It is Loaded(Name of the Node is ...
  A: You can't modify the node BEFORE you've added it. Modify your code like this: Private Function ...
Importing file using wildcard function6/18/2009
  Q: I am sent a file daily that is in this format FXRATES_DDMMMYYHH_MM_SS. It is sent a copy daily so i ...
  A: You could do something like this: Sub Test() Dim sPath As String Dim sFile As String ...
Assigning Tab names6/16/2009
  Q: I have a worksheet called Table_Report. -Parameters: Columns = A-X Rows = 1-84 Column A contains ...
  A: If you select all the cells with a name you want to create a worksheet for you can run this code to ...
MS Office 20036/16/2009
  Q: Geachte Hr Pieterse, U heeft mij eerder geholpen met een probleempje in Windows XP en ik maak, ...
  A: Hallo Henk, Als je nog ergens een oude CD va de vorige Office hebt, dan kan je daar de oude file ...
Average in Excel6/10/2009
  Q: I am trying to average values in Excel but I have run into a problem. I am averaging monthly values ...
  A: I'd prevent the DIV errors in the first place, e.g. by using a formula like: ...
Generated Worksheet List as a Named List6/10/2009
  Q: I am using the macro script that was posted on this site ...
  A: I'd do it like this: Sub SheetNames2() Dim oSh As Object Dim lCt As Long For ...
Spreadsheet Moving Average6/9/2009
  Q: Using spreadsheets in both MSWorks and Open Office I have run into a problem. I have been tabulating ...
  A: This depends on how you calculate your moving average. The AVERAGE worksheet function of Excel ...
Visual Basic & excel6/5/2009
  Q: I have a spreadsheet that is password protected. The visual basic code contains several hidden ...
  A: I am not sure I understand what you are asking. 1: Which functions would you want to access and ...
Can you create a pie chart from data in control toolbox checkboxes?6/3/2009
  Q: I have already created a worksheet that has several checkboxes created from the control toolbox. ...
  A: Yes, you should be able to do that. First you need to set up each checkbox to place its result in a ...
Treevie control not loading5/27/2009
  Q: I had developed an interface in excel2003 runs on treeview control.it went well when i had run in ...
  A: This is one of the major drawbacks of using controls that are external to Excel/Office: They may not ...
If Between Date Range Return a certain Value5/27/2009
  Q: I am working on a spread sheet that looks at a birthday and places a particular value in another ...
  A: Create a separate table like this (assume this table is on Sheet2, range A2 to B11: 07/31/2001 1 ...
Find Macro Function5/26/2009
  Q: I'm in need of some help from you sir regarding Creating a Macro. I use office 2007. In Sheet2, I ...
  A: Like this? Sub CheckSheet() Dim oCell As Range On Error Resume Next Set oCell = ...
conditional macro5/26/2009
  Q: I have an excel sheet in which data is inputted, and than a page is printed by pushing a button ...
  A: Hoi Katrien, Volgens mij moet het zo zijn: Sub MyPrint() If Range("AF2").Value = "DEFECT" Then ...
Printing multiple worksheets5/26/2009
  Q: I am creating an accounting program for a local church charity. I am making it idiot proof for ...
  A: I would do something like this: Private Sub Print_button_Click() Dim oActiveSh As Object ...
To Send Mail Through Excel5/20/2009
  Q: I need a simple macro code which I will assign to a button in my excel sheet. Upon clicking on the ...
  A: Have a look at this function: Sub CreateAnEmail() Dim oMailItem As Object Dim oOLapp As ...
Changing the colour of the cell which old more than a month5/19/2009
  Q: I would like to change the color of the all the cells in a spreadsheet which is more than a month ...
  A: Suppose you want to color the cells that contain the Yes/No's and that those cells are in column B ...
Excel Macro Edit5/18/2009
  Q: ) I have this code for a WS (see below). When the WS is opened, records for the current month and ...
  A: I guess like this: Private Sub Workbook_Open() Sheets("Sheet1").Activate ...
Not counting cells that have a formula in them5/15/2009
  Q: I am trying to count data in a column that meet certain criteria and return this as a percentage I ...
  A: So the cells that pull in values from a blank cell show zero, correct? If so, you could just ...
Read/Write from Excel075/12/2009
  Q: I am programming an exe using vba in an AutoCAD document. In the userform I have designed, I need to ...
  A: You could easily use a multicolumn listbox for this purpose. Suppose you need to show range A1:C10 ...
Counting and comparing date5/12/2009
  Q: i think there is an easy answer to this but I cannot get it to work. I have a column of dates all I ...
  A: Yes you can do that, by using a relatively unknow function called SUMPRODUCT: This example sums ...
automate pulling data from 1 xls to another5/11/2009
  Q: Hoping you can help this dummy.. basically its a existing spreadsheet where i have about 6 cells ...
  A: Does the weekly total always reside in the same cells in the first sheet? If so, then you could do ...
Filtering Data Using Combo box5/11/2009
  Q: I have an excel sheet which contains data with labels in top rows. I want a combo box in the top of ...
  A: Follow these steps: 1. Insert a dropdown from the Forms toolbar 2. Rightclick it and select "Format ...
VBA code - *.txt files content to transfer to xls5/7/2009
  Q: No sir, My workbook is not protected. Everyday I am generating fresh workbook. with the code given ...
  A: Well, I don't understand why the code does not do what you need, on my system it opens all textfiles ...
code for different txt files contents to copy & paste it at different sheets in a workbook5/6/2009
  Q: "Sir, I have multiple text logs (100) in one folder. I am looking for code to copy individual ...
  A: Bhavana, I expect this is what you'd need: Sub ImportTextFiles() Dim vFilename As Variant ...
Excel macro help5/5/2009
  Q: I need a macro that can parse out multiple words that are separate by a comma within a cell and put ...
  A: This macro does the trick: Option Explicit Sub SplitAndTranspose() Dim oCell As Range Dim ...
Excel if problem5/5/2009
  Q: I am constructing a timesheet for work where I am required to record the following info. time in am, ...
  A: Excel is able to handle negative times only when you set your workbook to work with the 1904 date ...
VBA code to delete #DIV/0!4/28/2009
  Q: What would be the VBA macro code to find each cell on a worksheet that contained #DIV/0! and delete ...
  A: Like this: Sub RemoveDivZeroErrors() Dim oCell As Range For Each oCell In ...
conditional formatting4/28/2009
  Q: I have a workbook with 50 odd sheets and 200 odd rows of dates (each row with 200 columns of dates). ...
  A: Seems Excel doesn't notice it needs to recalculate the conditional formatting formulas. Does it help ...
Enter rows on multiple sheets at different rows4/27/2009
  Q: I am new to VBA so excuse my ignorance. First, let me say that I am not using Excel as it is ...
  A: Have a look if this code does what you need: Sub InsertRowsAndFillFormulasJKP() Dim oCell As ...
Data reduction in excel4/27/2009
  Q: I have time series data collected every second for 1 day. I need 10 second averages. The time ...
  A: I would use a pivot table. Insert an extra column that calculates the time "decade" that row is in: ...
Enter rows on multiple sheets at different rows4/26/2009
  Q: I am new to VBA so excuse my ignorance. First, let me say that I am not using Excel as it is ...
  A: What will get you started is recording a macro whilst doing what is needed to insert one line on ...
passing values to and from procedures4/22/2009
  Q: i am relatively new to VBA and have been learning from books and hands on. I am writing a VBA excel ...
  A: You'd need a function if you want a value returned, or if you need more than one value returned, ...
Built-in Menu w/ VBA4/17/2009
  Q: I have a workbook with features including a User Form that is accessed currently from a Custom Menu ...
  A: What is your problem with the menu? As to protection: all depends of course on what you want your ...
Excel4/17/2009
  Q: I am looking to looking to automatically put data from a list of invoices on a spreadsheet ie: Date, ...
  A: If your data is structured like a simple table, with each invoice on its own row and each field in ...
find the top 5 quantity of product sold4/16/2009
  Q: In my excel file, row one is the names of the various product code sold eg. A1,A2.... Row 2 are the ...
  A: OK. I named the range with data "Data" (insert, name, define). This code inserts a new worksheet ...
vba script4/15/2009
  Q: i have a range of values in columnA sheet1 with lot of duplicate rows.i need to have unique value in ...
  A: If you record a macro whilst setting up the advanced filter you can see what VBA code is involved in ...
Excel Auto color row4/7/2009
  Q: O.K. this is my first time asking a question on here... I have looked around and could not find what ...
  A: Welcome in here! So you have rows spanning columns A to N (inclusive). Assuming you have Excel ...
VBA cde to add textbox to userform4/6/2009
  Q: i am trying to use the code to add a textbox to a userform using code.THe code is in two sections ...
  A: It probably fails because there already is a control named "MyTextbox8" on your form, adding another ...
Error 914/2/2009
  Q: I am using the following code to add items to a combobox. the userform behaves as expected however ...
  A: The problem is likely cause by the fact that you included this statement: frmFert.Show in the ...
Selecting a range for the autofill destination4/1/2009
  Q: I have written the following statement. Selection.AutoFill Destination:=Range(Cells(12, 3), ...
  A: What could be causing trouble is when you run that line of code, the Selection is not a range of ...
How to differentiate file name and extract out data to paste in master file3/31/2009
  Q: I have some text files in a local drive c:\test . The file names of all these textfiles consists of ...
  A: I assumed you meant in the next column as opposed to the next row, otherwise you'd soon end up ...
How to differentiate file name and extract out data to paste in master file3/25/2009
  Q: I have some text files in a local drive c:\test . The file names of all these textfiles consists of ...
  A: I obviously did not explain myself well enough. If I give you code that does EXACTLY what you ...
Macro activation\ Input3/19/2009
  Q: I have created a List Box (Form Control) in excel 2007. I want to write a macro, which will be ...
  A: That is very simple. 1. Assign a macro to the listbox (rightclick, assign macro, click "New" ...
add an excel graph in e-mail with VBA3/19/2009
  Q: I want to add an excel graph into an e-mail by using VBA. I already use VBA to create an email with ...
  A: The chart object has an export method which enables you to export the chart as a graphics file. You ...
Excel formula doubt3/18/2009
  Q: I have a cell D424 and I need to apply the formula "=IF(D422>0, D422*D423, D424)".ie I need retain ...
  A: Open Tools, options and click the calculation tab. Set iterations to one and check the iterate ...
Regression3/17/2009
  Q: I am trying to do a Regression on a deseasonalized data and I do not know how to find the slope, I ...
  A: The easiest way is by using the analysis toolpak add-in: Tools, Addins, check the Analysis Toolpak ...
Save as and attach to email command3/16/2009
  Q: FirstI have created a questionnaire and at the end of the questionnaire I would like to have a box ...
  A: Q1: 1. Paste this code into a normal module in your file (adjust the path to your situation): Sub ...
Auto_Exec3/10/2009
  Q: I use modul name "Auto_Exec" and subrutine name "Auto_Open" to auto-run macro after workbook is ...
  A: THe Auto_Open sub runs when you open the file it is stored in (in this case personal.xls), NOT when ...
Formula in Excel3/10/2009
  Q: Excel 2003 I have created a formula X*Y/P=. In the formula X is from a cell which itself has been ...
  A: Two ways: 1. Round the number in the original location using the ROUND function In the cell with P ...
Product3/9/2009
  Q: I am trying to make an entire column automatically produce the product of two other columns - for ...
  A: Sounds like you would benefit a lot from a beginner book on Excel. The formula you are looking for ...
Excel array question3/5/2009
  Q: Here the question is. data is defined as array in excel, which contains 10 data point, e.g. ...
  A: Pfew, still not entirely getting me head around this. So of the list of numbers ...
XL formula3/3/2009
  Q: I want to set up a formula so that I can enter a number in one column and see the calculated number ...
  A: That is really simple in Excel. In cell A1, enter your number. In cell B1 (or any other cell), ...
Needs to find missing records3/2/2009
  Q: I will get data from a machine at every one hour. I have some historical data @ hourly basis i.e., ...
  A: You could subtract each set of two rows from each other. Say your times are in column A, starting ...
Help Reuired2/26/2009
  Q: I have a worksheet named "Sheet1". In the cells E1 to E5, I have hardcoded the values 1,2,3,4 and 5. ...
  A: What needs to happen when you select 1,2,3,4 or 5 on cell E2, E3, E4, ...? This code works for cell ...
VBA-help required2/23/2009
  Q: I am doing Excel programming.I am having 100 checkbox each with name CheckBox1,CheckBox2,..... I ...
  A: You could do it like this: Sub EnableDisableBoxes() Dim oObj As OLEObject For Each oObj In ...
shared work book2/18/2009
  Q: We use shared workbook with multiple users. Is there anyway I can track when updated last with what ...
  A: There is an option to track changes, do you have that turned on? (you'll have to unshare the ...
Importing/auto-updating whole excel sheets2/18/2009
  Q: Here is my problem I have to generate regular reports consisting of many different excel sheets ...
  A: A couple of considerations and questions. 1. I understand you want to copy the same sheet from a ...
Advanced Excel Search2/18/2009
  Q: I've been trying to figure this out for quite some time now and have tried several functions but I ...
  A: Suppose your master list is on a sheet named "MasterList" in file named MasterList.xls, covering ...
compare excel files and change font color of matching rows.2/15/2009
  Q: Looking for VBA macros to compare columns of worksheet2 for matches of those found in worksheet1 ...
  A: Sorry for being stubborn, but the function and the conditional format should be applied to all rows ...
compare excel files and change font color of matching rows.2/14/2009
  Q: Looking for VBA macros to compare columns of worksheet2 for matches of those found in worksheet1 ...
  A: You can accomplish this with some formulas as well: Use this formula in an empty column (I assumed ...
Excel Macro Help2/13/2009
  Q: I am unexperienced with writing VBA in excel. Here is my problem, it should be an easy one. In the ...
  A: Suppose the names are in column A, starting from A1: Sub CreateSheets() Dim oCell As Range ...
Search using contents of a text box.2/12/2009
  Q: In an Excel VB userform I have placed a search textbox. This will be used so that the user can place ...
  A: You could use code like this in the click event of your button (we're looking in column C of sheet1 ...
copy/paste to worksheets depending on class of financial transaction2/6/2009
  Q: I will start to give the VBA code, which I already have: Sub Transactie_invoegen() ...
  A: Hallo, Welkom! I answer in English so others may understand... First of all, I shortened your ...
running Macro via a shortcut2/5/2009
  Q: Jan, I have assigned a Shortcut to a macro via the ALT-F8>Options menu. Fairly easy. My macro is ...
  A: Well, it seemed to work fine for me. Does this version of the macro do any better? Sub ...
excel2/3/2009
  Q: I hope u will quait well. Sir I have a problem in fromulation in excell,that is " I want entry as a ...
  A: I have not got a premade solution for you. You can get the text of the month like this: ...
suning a cell2/3/2009
  Q: I have 4 numbers in a cell "1234" how do I add them together and put the sum in another cell i.e. ...
  A: I devised this highly complex array formula that seems to do the job: This formula works on the ...
list population1/30/2009
  Q: I have a excel sheet with about 65000 rows give or take. Coloumn B is populated at the beginning of ...
  A: So from: tada tada1 tada2 you want to go to: tada tada tada tada1 tada1 tada1 tada1 tada2 - ...
Excel help1/29/2009
  Q: .. i just want to make a excel table to check date .. example ..cell 1 is the date i key in the box ...
  A: You can use format, conditional format for this task and use the formula Is option. This formula ...
Excel Macros?1/29/2009
  Q: In excel 2007 I'm trying to do the follow in a multiple tab workbook: Say I have the first tab ...
  A: Right click the sheet's tabe and select "view code" Then paste this code: Option Explicit Private ...
Language choice in W-XP1/29/2009
  Q: Geachte Hr Pieterse, U heeft mij eerder geholpen met een probleempje en ik maak van uw Nederlandse ...
  A: Hallo Henk, Ja, windows tracht slim te zijn en past de toetsenbord taal zelf aan. Ikzelf vind dat ...
Macro1/28/2009
  Q: I need to open Lotus Notes and paste information from a worksheet into a new e-mail message. I do't ...
  A: Below is some code that enables you to create a Notes email message using VBA. The last routine ...
Combobox in Custom Menu1/28/2009
  Q: I have moved a floating custom toolbar to be a custom menu. In the toolbar I have a combobox with ...
  A: I suspect you need this: Public Sub DSType() Dim oCtl As CommandBarControl For Each oCtl In ...
ScrollArea1/27/2009
  Q: When I right click the sheet tab, then press view code and go to ScrollArea and change the setting, ...
  A: Sorry for asking obvious questions: - did you save the file after adding the code? - did you enable ...
VBA to loop through a range of cells etc1/25/2009
  Q: I've produced some code to assess the value of a cell and then to carryout an action on an adjacent ...
  A: Like this: Option Explicit Sub DoStuff() Dim oCell As Range For Each oCell In ...
consecutive blank cell count1/25/2009
  Q: STAND WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. YOU HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I need to find out longest run ...
  A: Replace your code with this: Option Explicit Public Function CountBlankLarge(oRng As Range, lRank ...
Excel Macro1/21/2009
  Q: I have an Excel sheet. In column K, I have 1's and 2's. I need a macro that will start searching ...
  A: Like this: Sub AskForFilesAndProcessThem() Dim lCount As Long Dim vFilename As Variant ...
Script to print table range from drop down list1/16/2009
  Q: I have a Print All button with VBS that tells it to look at the first item in a pick list on the ...
  A: I think you can resolve this by: - Copy the largest range to the printable region - Set the proper ...
=SUM(1/COUNTIF(A1:A100,A1:A100))1/14/2009
  Q: Need to ask you about this formula =SUM(1/COUNTIF(A1:A100,A1:A100)) which only works if there is no ...
  A: The simplest way to use the formula results in the macro is by putting the formula into a cell and ...
count how many records in cell ( not including the duplicate )1/14/2009
  Q: I have a column showing : A A B B C C I need to count that there are exactly 3 different records ( ...
  A: to count unique records, use this formula: =SUM(1/COUNTIF(A1:A100,A1:A100)) Enter this formula ...
replace worksheet name1/13/2009
  Q: Please help me replace a worksheet name through macro. I do have this macro code: (In the ...
  A: If I understand correctly you would need this: sSheetName=Replace(Replace(Cells(5, X).Text, ":", ...
Row color and automated emptying1/8/2009
  Q: I am creating an Excel sheet where one of the columns is named Departure Date. What I want to do is ...
  A: Modify the code to: Sub ColorOrRemove() Dim oCell As Range For Each oCell In ...
Row color and automated emptying1/8/2009
  Q: I am creating an Excel sheet where one of the columns is named Departure Date. What I want to do is ...
  A: This code will remove the data (assuming date is in column 1): Option Explicit Sub ColorOrRemove() ...
Copying multiple sheets in vba1/7/2009
  Q: i am fairly new to VBA and would like to know how to copy multiple sheets and concatenate them all ...
  A: This code should do the trick. I assumed the upload sheet may be cleared before updating. Option ...
IF function, returning a blank cell if no value is displayed1/7/2009
  Q: I am trying to make my spreadsheet look tidier by returning a blank cell instead of a #VALUE! result ...
  A: ISERROR is not a "command"; You should look at ISERROR as just another worksheet function. In other ...
omitting a value1/6/2009
  Q: how can i omit the dash(-) in hundreds of id records without omitting any other value? because ...
  A: I assumed your code is in cell A1. Enter the formula I gave you in an empty cell somewhere to the ...
Linking Excel Worksheets12/18/2008
  Q: I have 30/31 worksheets, one for each day of the month. I want to link these to a master sheet, ...
  A: That can be achieved with the INDIRECT function quite easily. - Create a list of the sheet names in ...
Excel VBA form controls12/16/2008
  Q: I would like to set the behavior of form controls to enable data validation. For example, when I ...
  A: VBA form controls do not have input mask capabilities alas. All validation must be written in the ...
Macro design12/8/2008
  Q: I am trying to create a simple macro. I have a backpackers in Uganda with a guest spreadsheet. A ...
  A: OK, fair enough. Here goes. 1. On your invoice sheet, find some empty area and in this area create ...
Macro design12/8/2008
  Q: I am trying to create a simple macro. I have a backpackers in Uganda with a guest spreadsheet. A ...
  A: Clear. Not a very wise set up if I may be so rude to comment. If you have many guests, your file ...
Re:Separating File Name and Path from .FoundFiles12/8/2008
  Q: ie -- "' first part of search code ' '' For i = 1 To .FoundFiles(i) -- If you put the message box ...
  A: Like this: Sub test() Dim sStr As String Dim sFileAndPath As String Dim sFile As String ...
Rename Worksheet with Data in Specific Cell12/7/2008
  Q: I am very new to macros and I am not very experienced with VB. The macro below does exactly what I ...
  A: Let me guess; you're getting a sheetname that resembles 39875, correct? Change the code to: Sub ...
Separating File Name and Path from .FoundFiles12/7/2008
  Q: ie -- "' first part of search code ' '' For i = 1 To .FoundFiles(i) -- If you put the message box ...
  A: Say the file and path are stored in sFileAndPath: Sub foo() Dim sFileAndPath As String Dim ...
Pdf data to Excel12/4/2008
  Q: A newbie hoping you can help. I have 500+ adobe pdf files within a folder. Is there a way in excel ...
  A: Something like this might give you a head start (but it copies the entire content of each pdf): Sub ...
Excel Formula for Rate by Worker12/3/2008
  Q: I am creating a spreadsheet to streamline our invoicing process and am wondering if there is a kind ...
  A: Your situation calls for this solution: - Set op a two-column table which has person names in col A ...
Check Code12/2/2008
  Q: I have some code that keeps getting stopped by the debugger at the last End Sub and I can't figure ...
  A: An End With was missing at the end: Option Explicit Sub Mail_Range() 'Working in 2000-2007 Dim ...
Find cell then use its corrdinates12/2/2008
  Q: I'm using a "find" code which locates a cell in Column A. But I need to high light a cell in the ...
  A: You need to skip the entire section that uses rFound, not just the goto statement. Modify your code ...
text box11/27/2008
  Q: I have a sheet with about 10 column headers. Each column header has a long list of rows filled with ...
  A: Something like this: - Make sure row 1 is empty - rightclick the sheet's tab and choose View Code - ...
Formulae11/27/2008
  Q: I am entering details for daily electricity and gas usage. In one column I enter total reading each ...
  A: No it just means we'll have to use VBA. Right-click the worksheet tab in question and select View ...
Formulae11/27/2008
  Q: I am entering details for daily electricity and gas usage. In one column I enter total reading each ...
  A: Is the formula you wrote directly adjacent to the data you enter? Are you skipping rows between ...
MS Excel11/26/2008
  Q: Simple enough. I have a reference to another sheet ='Template (2)'!G5 I want to copy multiple times ...
  A: We'll do a normal fill and use a helper column with numbers to do a sort: Enter formula in A1 Enter ...
Find cell then use its corrdinates11/26/2008
  Q: I'm using a "find" code which locates a cell in Column A. But I need to high light a cell in the ...
  A: There is no need to activate or select anything in VBA to do something. Your code already comes ...
data matching11/25/2008
  Q: I have 2 tables in excel, each with contain 2 columns, but hundreds of rows deep. In the first ...
  A: Suppose you have two sheets named Table1 and Table2 with the acts and dogs tables. This formula ...
Simple Excel Formula Question11/18/2008
  Q: Am not so good with Excel and have been trying to come up with a formala that will return a list of ...
  A: I needed three extra columns for this. In column D I placed this formula, starting from row 2: ...
Check data length problem11/11/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me. I am working on some VB code as part of a larger Excel macro. The purpose ...
  A: Modify your code as follows: Dim myRange As Range Set myRange = Range([H2], [H65536].End(xlUp)) For ...
Search for a worksheet using VBA11/11/2008
  Q: I want a VBA code that tell if a certain worksheet exists. I searched for codelike worksheet.find ...
  A: You can use this generic function: Public Function IsIn(sName As String, oColl As Object) As ...
Macro to sort column in ascending order11/10/2008
  Q: I need help with the following... I have a huge data whose range varies. The first row shows ...
  A: This macro sould do the trick: Sub ZapZeroes() Dim oFound As Range Dim oSh As Worksheet ...
Adding VBA userform to a worksheet11/5/2008
  Q: i made a userform inside a workbook (by going to vba environment of excel). my question is to run ...
  A: Of course you can! Say your userform is named UserForm1. Insert a new module (Insert Module in the ...
visual basic10/29/2008
  Q: I have been trying to build a macro that evaluates different rows in excel and then give me and ...
  A: Your loop steps variable f. This only affects the value of 'rango1' and 'o', which are not used to ...
Numbering10/23/2008
  Q: I want to make VB code for following details... -if A1 is empty 1000 -if A1 is not empty go A2( next ...
  A: Suppose We're talking about Sheet1: Sub Macro1() Dim oCell As Range Dim oFirstEmpty As ...
Calculate10/22/2008
  Q: Please refer my sample image for question.I made this form for calculate time of usage.When i enter ...
  A: Something like this (code behind userform): Option Explicit Private Sub TextBox1_Change() ...
xy charts-excel 200710/10/2008
  Q: I am in the process of making a huge presentation with a ton of charts. Currently the chart that I ...
  A: An xy-scatter chart expects numbers for its x-axis. If ANY cell in the x-range contains something ...
Countif,SUM, Conditional Formating10/9/2008
  Q: I have Excel2007 and two tables in the same sheet (See example): I want, when I define the hours in ...
  A: The screenshot you attached is too diffuse to make out what is in the cells. I assume you need to ...
VBA reference question10/8/2008
  Q: I currently have the following VBA language applied to a sheet, taking actions on other sheets. ...
  A: Ah, you confused me by talking about "the formula to still recognize the sheets". You probably meant ...
msexcell vba macro10/6/2008
  Q: I need to print the same data capture sheet for each weekday of the month where the day is captured ...
  A: See if this fits your needs: Option Explicit Sub DemoPrint() Dim oCell As Range For Each ...
Excel Question10/2/2008
  Q: How are you? How do you apply code to an excel sheet that will?: 1 Once a particular cell is ...
  A: Like this : Rightclick the sheet tab and select View code. Paste this code and modify the sheetname ...
data transpose using VB9/30/2008
  Q: For my project, I need to arrange the data in a particular format. Plz help me Data as of now ...
  A: This can be done using a Pivot Table: - Select your data and choose Data, Pivot table and ...
Transferring data9/25/2008
  Q: I am looking for a solution to transfer data from one workbook to another. Both workbooks are the ...
  A: Here goes... - Insert a new blank worksheet in your target workbook, called VBAControlSht - Enter ...
Arrays9/18/2008
  Q: How can I select one array using two or more different worksheets? ANSWER: I am not sure I ...
  A: You could check whether there is a match on the first sheet and if not use the next sheet: ...
Index and match fuction from around 17 worksheets9/17/2008
  Q: I have a workbook i want to use for price calculation. I am using XP, 2003 office, in which i have ...
  A: In that case have a look at the INDIRECT worksheet function, e.g.: Suppose your style is input in ...
Days elapsed9/15/2008
  Q: What I need to do is have a function which calculates the days elapsed between current date & time ...
  A: Rightclick the worksheet's tab and select "View code". Paste this VBA code in the window you get: ...
extracting part of data from one cell adding to another9/11/2008
  Q: Jan, I am working with some information that is broken down and has a column with an abstract ...
  A: Sure. One is to use Data, Text-to-columns and use the opening parenthesis "(" as the field ...
Listbox Rename Item9/10/2008
  Q: I need your help. I have a listbox and a command button When I press the command button I want an ...
  A: Use this code in the click event of the commandbutton: Dim lCount As Long Dim vRepl As ...
Error Save As_WorkBook failed9/10/2008
  Q: I have the following code that saves the sheet in a different format, but if i say no or cancel to ...
  A: Before the SaveAs command, do all the checks you need yourself, e.g.: dim bDoSave as Boolean ...
Multiple workbooks9/9/2008
  Q: I wonder if you can help me. I would like to change the same cell in a number of workbooks in the ...
  A: OK, simple enough. 1. Record a macro into the current workbook, and update the cell with the proper ...
Copy and Paste on Close9/9/2008
  Q: I want to copy contents of P39 (including formula and value)and paste into same cell C40 when my ...
  A: These steps should do it: - Open the VBE (alt+F11) - Double click the ThisWorkbook entry in the ...
Copy from 2 excel work books to new work book -every time the name of the 2 excel books will differ9/3/2008
  Q: Greetings! Version I am using is : Office 2003 I have 2 excel books and i want to copy ...
  A: Assuming only the two source workbooks are open and you want the data from the first worksheet in ...
Graphs Flicker8/27/2008
  Q: I have a master workbook that has individual sheets of data, pivot tables and graphs. My problem is ...
  A: The graphs flicker could be caused be quite a number of things. Questions again: - How many charts ...
Navigating into and out of Combo boxes8/26/2008
  Q: Jan, We were receiving odd behavior when using data validation with a named list. When a user would ...
  A: There is only one selection_change event for a worksheet, so: Private Sub ...
Graphs Flicker8/26/2008
  Q: I have a master workbook that has individual sheets of data, pivot tables and graphs. My problem is ...
  A: Have you unchecked the autoscale box? ###Added 2008-08-26:### OK, so you do have autoscale ...
Navigating into and out of Combo boxes8/25/2008
  Q: Jan, We were receiving odd behavior when using data validation with a named list. When a user would ...
  A: I used a combobox from the control toolbox in conjunction with the following eventcode in the ...
how to add vertical lines to worksheet8/20/2008
  Q: I want to extend the border of a worksheet by adding vertical lines and a bottom horizontal line in ...
  A: You select each column of cells you want the lines on and then click the tiny arrow on the toolbar ...
Excel 20008/19/2008
  Q: At work we have windows 2000. We are trying to break links from other workbooks. There isn't a break ...
  A: A copy of a reply on another forum (by me): If you go over to http://www.oaltd.co.uk/mvp you will ...
Macro to keep duplicates, delete non-duplicates8/18/2008
  Q: I'm trying to make a macro (so I don't have to run advanced filters constantly) that will filter a ...
  A: Not tested!!! Sub KeepDups() Selection.Copy Range("M2").Select ActiveSheet.Paste ...
Excel8/14/2008
  Q: In my workbook, I have a table that looks a little like you old muliplecation table (2x2=4, I need ...
  A: Suppose your setup is like this: table B2:D4 col headers B1:D1 Row Headers A2:A4 Cell with Col to ...
Question on vlookup formula8/14/2008
  Q: Ashok, Is there any formula to pick all the data that matching one condition while Vlookup formula ...
  A: I'd create a pivot table for this task: - Select data - Data, Pivot table&Chart report - Next until ...
excel data from one workbook to another8/13/2008
  Q: I read this answer. And I would like to know how to do it. Please help. "If you are going to stay ...
  A: The second worksheet would use formulas that pull the data from the first. Suppose each line on ...
Input calculation into new rows8/11/2008
  Q: I'm trying to make a macro that does a loop on one sheet and if the criteria is met, it will CUT ...
  A: Here is some code that shows you how to cut a row on the active sheet to Sheet2: Sub CutRow(oRow As ...
Macros VBA Hyperlink8/7/2008
  Q: Good afternoon! I have created the following code to automatically send an email to a group of ...
  A: Use the html formatted email: Private Sub CommandButton1_Click() Var = "<a ...
Conditionally formatting a shape8/7/2008
  Q: Jan ~ I am designing a simple dashboard in Excel. I have a table of numbers on the dashboard, and ...
  A: No VBA needed if you're willing to use a dedicated cell for the triangles: - Use insert, symbol to ...
Locking External references8/7/2008
  Q: I am currently updating all of the accounts figures, these are accessed by myself and the shop ...
  A: Well, my first thought was lock the sheet's formulas. But that does not prevent links from changing. ...
Columns agian6/25/2008
  Q: You have just sent me a modified macro (below) but I am afraid it only filled cells c3 and d4 I ...
  A: So you paste the value of B2 into C2, C3, C4, ....C49 Then restart at E2, E3, E4, ... ? Wouldn't it ...
Excel macro6/24/2008
  Q: I want to develop a macro, in such a way that when a Cell value is blank then the background ...
  A: Something like: With WorkSheets("Sheet1").Range("A1") If .Value="" Then Select Case ...
Excel macro6/23/2008
  Q: I want to develop a macro, in such a way that when a Cell value is blank then the background ...
  A: Something like this (this makes the color toggle between #7 and #8): With ...
Columns agian6/23/2008
  Q: You have just sent me a modified macro (below) but I am afraid it only filled cells c3 and d4 I ...
  A: I must admit I didn't have time to test my change. It is a bit hard for me to test, since I haven't ...
Previous makro6/23/2008
  Q: I have only just done a full test one the macro you made up for me it works great but is it possible ...
  A: I expect it may be as simple as: Sub CopyIt() Dim oCell As Range Dim dTime As Date If ...
Code error6/12/2008
  Q: I am making a code but I received errors. Can you please help me out on this. The one enclosed with ...
  A: I recorded a macro whilst setting borders and the fill color. This is the result: With ...
.Find and insert text from ListBox6/11/2008
  Q: I have a UserForm that includes a ListBox and a Textbox. I would like to insert the value/text from ...
  A: You cannot cancel a click event, you'll have to "cancel" it yourself. Next thing is a textbox ...
.Find and insert text from ListBox6/10/2008
  Q: I have a UserForm that includes a ListBox and a Textbox. I would like to insert the value/text from ...
  A: I advise against using the RowSource property in controls on userforms: use VBA to populate your ...
.Find and insert text from ListBox6/10/2008
  Q: I have a UserForm that includes a ListBox and a Textbox. I would like to insert the value/text from ...
  A: Two tiny errors in your code prevent it to work: Change Set r = .Find(What:="ListBox1.Text", ...
Cells and columns6/3/2008
  Q: I have a macro which reads a dde input in B3 every 30 minutes it places the results down C from 3 TO ...
  A: Sub CopyIt() Dim oCell As Range Dim dTime As Date If Weekday(Date) <> "vbSunday" Or ...
Excel VBA6/2/2008
  Q: I am trying to copy information from 1 template to multiple workbooks. I would like to create a ...
  A: Like this maybe: Sub DoAllFiles() Dim sPath As String Dim sFileSpec As String Dim ...
Problem with removing a pivot table with a macro5/28/2008
  Q: First of all, English is not my native language so this question might not be as clear as I'd like ...
  A: I'd have handled this different: create a new workbook and copy/paste special values the pivot ...
Insert row macro5/21/2008
  Q: I have a list of numbers in one column. I need to add 14 blank rows between each value. So, A1 will ...
  A: You can do this by some clever sorting. In B1, enter 0.1 and in B2 =B1+14. Copy to match your # or ...
vba - time - second part problem5/21/2008
  Q: yesterday i asked about do something every 4 mins after a particular time and that was clear. Your ...
  A: As far as I can tell, this should work. Note that your code will fire off the two routines at 9 AM ...
Pulling a URL from another worksheet.5/15/2008
  Q: I have an issue with calling a URL from one worksheet to another. Let's say I have two worksheets ...
  A: You could transform your current non-working links using the HYPERLINK function: =HYPERLINK(D2) You ...
vba - do something every 4 mins5/15/2008
  Q: i haven't the foggiest idea how to do the following thing. Can pls help me in that? I want my macro ...
  A: Open your file, open the VBE (Alt-F11) and insert a module (Insert, module). Paste in this code: ...
Macro to open txt files as excel5/15/2008
  Q: Jan, I have 21 txt files. I need to transfer all these txt files as individual sheet tabs in an ...
  A: You could use this macro as a starting point: Sub GetOpenFileNameExample2() Dim vFilename As ...
Excel Question5/14/2008
  Q: Could you please help me? I have a column in Excel with dates entered as mm/dd/yyyy. What I need ...
  A: First, a general remark if I may: Could you please use a more specific title for your post, so ...
VB - use of range names5/13/2008
  Q: I am creating a worksheet that has multiple named ranges. I want vb code to access a named range and ...
  A: Do all range names in the workbook that holds your VBA code: Dim oName as Name For Each oName in ...
Excel-Timing5/12/2008
  Q: How can I make a sound in a cell everytime a "X" time has passed. For example, if I want to have an ...
  A: For example (code to be placed in a normal module): Option Explicit Dim mdNextTime As Double Sub ...
If with two conditions5/8/2008
  Q: I need a table that has a column that needs to be filled with a value obtained after two conditions ...
  A: You say it does not work properly. What IS happening? Comment on this line: Dim row_cntr, ...
remove blank cells from a column list5/8/2008
  Q: I have the following code and would like to confirm that it is the best way of removing all ...
  A: I'd do it like this: Dim Bcell as Range Dim lCount as long For lCount=1001 to 2 Step -1 ...
sorting or filtering formula5/6/2008
  Q: Am not a beginner in excel but am having a challenge finding a formula to auto-sort... E.g: ...
  A: If you create a Pivot table from your main sheet, with each field EXCEPT the client field as column ...
Mulitple data in 1 sheet.4/27/2008
  Q: I made a sheet in that sheet cell E3 will show employees name( we have 10 or more employee) so I ...
  A: My intention is to separate data and formatting by putting the data on a separate worksheet. The ...
Mulitple data in 1 sheet.4/26/2008
  Q: I made a sheet in that sheet cell E3 will show employees name( we have 10 or more employee) so I ...
  A: What I'd do is have a table on another worksheet (lets call that sheet Data). That sheet would have ...
Macro Help4/24/2008
  Q: have a query regarding a Macro. I have a sequence of characters(sequence of strings) as " My ...
  A: Dim lPos As Long Dim sStr As String sStr = "Sample string with lots of characters, and ...
SaveAs macro to a specific location4/23/2008
  Q: I have a written a Saveas macro. Activated by a button. Activeworkbook.SaveAs ...
  A: That is simple enough: Activeworkbook.SaveAs Filename:="\\gc\Data\workbook\" & Range("B2") & ...
ComboBox In A sheet and not on UserForm4/22/2008
  Q: I am using 1 excel file as a database and the other excel file as application. Now I have userForm ...
  A: Rightclick the tab of the sheet that holdsthe combobox and select View code. Then at the top of ...
ComboBox In A sheet and not on UserForm4/22/2008
  Q: I am using 1 excel file as a database and the other excel file as application. Now I have userForm ...
  A: Well, I guess the only difference is the way you call the code. I'd use the Worksheet_Activate event ...
Deconcatenate a data string3/31/2008
  Q: do you know how to deconcatenate a string of data: e.g. ...
  A: In VBA, you would use the Split function, e.g.: Sub Test() Dim vFirst As Variant Dim ...
Compare 2 worksheets3/27/2008
  Q: I have 2 different worksheets in Excel. One with new data and one with old data. The data contains ...
  A: You can use the VLOOKUP worksheet function to fetch the date from the new workbook into the old one: ...
Excel Alarm (Reminder)3/27/2008
  Q: I am trying to create an "alarm clock" or pop up reminder using a Msgbox in VBA. What I am trying ...
  A: Put this code in a normal module in your workbook: Option Explicit Private mNextTime As Date Sub ...
SHADED CELLS EXCEL SPREADSHEET3/19/2008
  Q: WHAT IS FORMULA TO SUM ONLY THE SHADED CELLS IN A ROW OR COLUMN ANSWER: There is no built-in ...
  A: Open the visual basic editor (alt+F11) and insert an empty module (Insert, module). In the code ...
QUERY IN VBA3/12/2008
  Q: How to combine multiple sheet datas in single sheet
  A: Are these related tables? You can use the data, get external data wizard to combine data from ...
Excel gradebook question3/11/2008
  Q: I am trying to write a formula so that when a student misses a class, he or she will not be ...
  A: If you use the AVERAGE worksheet function to calculate the average percentage of each student you ...
vlookup loop to macro3/6/2008
  Q: I am trying to create a macro which would use vlookup to retrieve certain data from other excel. Is ...
  A: OK. Lets get back to the question then. Do you want a macro that writes a formula into a (set of) ...
vlookup loop to macro3/6/2008
  Q: I am trying to create a macro which would use vlookup to retrieve certain data from other excel. Is ...
  A: Why not use a formula directly instead of VBA? You can do that if you open both files. Then start ...
checkboxes (again)2/28/2008
  Q: I recently asked a question here and one of the folks here so terrific and responded quite fast with ...
  A: NOt very different: Dim oChkBox As CheckBox Dim wks As Worksheet Set wks = ActiveSheet ...
VBA Help More multi columns code2/27/2008
  Q: Subject VBA Cell Value change help Question Hi, My moto is to whenever i change value for ...
  A: On this line you can add columns: Set rCheck = Application.Intersect(Range("O4:O191"), Target) ...
excell from radians to degrees2/27/2008
  Q: How can I get my answers on excell to be in degrees and not in radians? Some formulas are long like ...
  A: Your example delivers an answer that is neither degrees, nor radians, as the result of a ...
When Enabling Macro Excel File Content getting deleted2/21/2008
  Q: Respected Sir, I am facing a peculiar problem.I have got an excel file with macros.When the file is ...
  A: This part of the code clears all cells in each worksheet: ' clear data in all the sheets ...
Finding duplicates challenge2/20/2008
  Q: I use Bill of Material lists for circuit board assemblies that often contain several colon or comma ...
  A: Something like this should do the trick: Option Explicit Sub ListDuplicates() Dim colAll As ...
User file selection2/19/2008
  Q: I am really new to VBA. I want to create a program in Excel where a form asks a user for a file ...
  A: Something like this will ask for a filename (the True argument in GetOpenFilename enables the user ...
excel2/15/2008
  Q: http://www.4shared.com/file/37865668/12136fe1/temp.html is an excel file. i need to set a number ...
  A: Ah, misunderstood. You'd have to do the goalseek for each row. That would require writing some macro ...
VBA code2/14/2008
  Q: im a mechanical engineering student and its really annoying me , i need to count the parameter of an ...
  A: Give me some time for this, might take a couple of days before I get round to it. ...Later... This ...
lookup max time2/13/2008
  Q: i am trying to do a lookup on a data column (B) which contains time data which is a constantly ...
  A: Depends on what you enter in cell E2, if it is a "real" time, replace this part: ...
delete duplicate numbers2/8/2008
  Q: How can I compare two columns of numbers, search and delete duplicates and keep only unique cells in ...
  A: In column C, put this formula (assuming you have a row with headings): =COUNTIF($A$2:$A$10,"="&B2) ...
VBA/Excel code2/7/2008
  Q: I wonder if you could help me with the following problem: I am using a spreadsheet model that ...
  A: You asked: <<- When the policy number goes into my calculations spreadsheet, how can I make sure ...
Someone else running Excel macro1/31/2008
  Q: I have cretaed an excel macro which basically copies all the data from the active worksheet, then ...
  A: The root cause of your problem lies with a Windows Exporer setting: "Hide extensions for known file ...
Speeding up a formula1/30/2008
  Q: I have two circular reference formulas. The problem is that these formulas each go into about 20 ...
  A: Well,I spoke too soon I guess.does column A have many unique Id's? And are new Id's added ...
Speeding up a formula1/30/2008
  Q: I have two circular reference formulas. The problem is that these formulas each go into about 20 ...
  A: Well, it might help to reduce the number of times the LARGE function gets called: Change this ...
delete words1/25/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a vba code on Excel where i enter a word & all instances of the word are deleted ...
  A: Sub RemoveRow() dim oSh as Worksheet dim oBk as Workbook Dim sFind as String dim oFound as range ...
excel spreadsheet1/24/2008
  Q: its good to know that expert advice is close at hand. I need to gather personal information from ...
  A: If you're using up 5 columns anyway, why not let them choose from Yes/No dropdowns for each and be ...
Aging Calculation1/22/2008
  Q: The expert can't answer your question. Your Question was: I have receivable accounts in sheet one: ...
  A: If I understand your question correctly, use these formulas instead of yours: B10 Date 1.1.07 ...
delete words1/20/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a vba code on Excel where i enter a word & all instances of the word are deleted ...
  A: Sorry about that. Paste this into a normal module: Sub RemoveWord() dim oSh as Worksheet dim oBk ...
object variable or with block variable not set1/18/2008
  Q: I am checking a particular column value( a5 to a67) with combobox value,if they are equal iam ...
  A: Your problem is that you haven't told VBA what "Combobox1" is. If your code is "behind" a userform ...
to run a macro from command line in excel1/18/2008
  Q: how to run a macro from command line in excel without opening excel?
  A: You cannot, at least not directly. You can however set a macro to run when a workbook opens by ...
excel, averages1/17/2008
  Q: below is an example of a spreadsheet, that I need help with, i have asked the questions below the ...
  A: This array formula (which you have to enter using control+shift+enter) will give you the index of ...
Excel Macros e-mailing1/17/2008
  Q: I have this Excel Macros which sends an e-mail (with an attachment). As you can see, from the code ...
  A: Replace the .To line with this: TempArray = Split(strEmail, ";") For ...
excel help??1/16/2008
  Q: I have two spreadsheets. On each spread sheet i have a list of codes. I would like to match the ...
  A: Suppose your date is in cell A2 and your code in B2. Suppose your dates are in Sheet2!A2:A100 and ...
I don't even know what I need.1/16/2008
  Q: I have two sheets in excel at the motel in which I work. One of them is for entering data such as ...
  A: First we must name your list of banned names. - Select that list - From the menu, choose Insert, ...
using data in Excel1/15/2008
  Q: I have a spreadsheet with sets of info fields for 23 separate days on one tab. One set for Jan 2, ...
  A: You could use the OFFSET worksheet function to pull the data from the other worksheet. Suppose your ...
Range copying in Excel VBA1/15/2008
  Q: I have 3 workbooks I want to copy data from and 1 I would like to copy the data to, the 3 workbooks ...
  A: This (untested) code copies data from the last line of Sheet1 Book1 to the first empty row in Sheet2 ...
match/index formula is giving "value" error1/14/2008
  Q: I am trying to set up a formula which is not working. Can you help me with it what I am doing wrong. ...
  A: Use that formula, but when you enter the formula hit control+shift+enter. This makes it an array ...
Shared Workbook with Query1/10/2008
  Q: Is there a way to Share an Excel Workbook that has a MS Query (Data>Get External Data>New Database ...
  A: First important advice: DO NOT SHARE WORKBOOKS, Excel isn't up to that at all. You risk loss of ...
Inserting Images in Excel using drop down- Automation1/9/2008
  Q: if you would be willing to help me with my microsoft excel problem, I would greatly appreciate it. ...
  A: Rightclick on the respective worksheet's tab and select "View code". Then paste in this code: ...
offset1/8/2008
  Q: I have a spread sheet on excel 2003. In this spread sheet I have 8 colums. I decided to put a user ...
  A: I'd base the row position off of 1 column, say column B: With ...
Excel limit.1/4/2008
  Q: I read Microsoft Excel has a limit of 65,535 samples or rows per page? Is that still the case for ...
  A: Well, Excel 2007 is really different regarding charting (the engine has been completely rebuilt) and ...
Appending1/3/2008
  Q: My problem is " i am getting values from forms and pasting it into my worksheet,the form is the user ...
  A: Something like this: ThisWorkbook.Sheets(1).Range("b65536").End(xlUp).Offset(1, 0).Value = ...
Hyoerlinks - Macros12/19/2007
  Q: I have a hyper link to an email from an excel spreadsheet. The Subject of the email is - "WS #1 ...
  A: Well you could do it like this: Dim sInput As String sInput = InputBox("Please enter month ...
macro and VB12/19/2007
  Q: i am Mahdi Hasan from Bangladesh. How do i run a macro when i click on a button in a excel work ...
  A: Depends on the type of button. If from the forms toolbar: Right-click the button and choose Assign ...
Combo Box Printing12/17/2007
  Q: Is their a way to print the data that has been selected in a combo box, but not print the combo box ...
  A: The only way I know is by tying the combobox to a cell and printing the cell. If it is a combo from ...
VLOOKUP HELP12/13/2007
  Q: I'm in need of some assistance with regard to "vlookup" I work with about 35 sales people and each ...
  A: VLOOKUP looks in the FIRST column for the information and returns the information on the same row of ...
task reminder12/6/2007
  Q: how can i have a task reminder in excel? this is the scenario: from column (A) i have the ex. ...
  A: The error might be caused by cells containing an error result, such as #N/A!. Change this line: ...
task reminder12/5/2007
  Q: how can i have a task reminder in excel? this is the scenario: from column (A) i have the ex. ...
  A: Well, you could write a macro to do this: Sub AnythingToDispose() Dim oCell as range For Each oCell ...
Excel macro date12/2/2007
  Q: I have a listing of over 50 items with the dates they were requested. I already have a working ...
  A: At the end of your code shown here: ActiveSheet.UsedRange.Autofilter Column:=6, Criteria:=">=20" ...
Excel - Multiline Cell to Columns12/2/2007
  Q: I have a sheet with 7000 records, each of the records have in the address cell multilines as ...
  A: Select one of these cells and hit F2. Then hit control+home. Then hit End. Hold down the shift key ...
rookie problem11/30/2007
  Q: I don't know anything about programming but I just want to do this seemingly easy thing: I have a ...
  A: I think this should do: Sub RemoveSome() Dim oCell As Range Dim lCount As Long Set ...
Countdown Timer within Cells of Excel11/28/2007
  Q: I am attempting to make a spreadsheet in Excel that will countdown time within the individual cells ...
  A: OK, this isn't exactly simple. It requires these steps: - Open your file in Excel - Open the ...
VB Help11/28/2007
  Q: I have been trying to get a script to display different messages if the age inputed in a textbox and ...
  A: Are you sure this is an Excel VBA question? VB Express is a .NET developing tool as far as I know? ...
re: Excel VBA11/26/2007
  Q: I am learning Excel VBA and am trying to write a subroutine to trigger a notification when the ...
  A: I think your code has a couple of problems. 1. There is one loop too many (the for I = .Row.... is ...
Counting in separate columns11/26/2007
  Q: I have a file for my company that determines the number of times a student eats lunch. In one ...
  A: I would strongly advise you to reorgnise your list to somehing very simple: S.Code Date A ...
Excel11/25/2007
  Q: I'm trying to create a check list on EXCEL. Certain sheets go into different packages. Different ...
  A: OK, starts to get clear now. If you always select just ONE of these three options, you could use ...
Macro11/22/2007
  Q: Could you help in writing a macro that compare each Cell in column A (range A7:a15) with the ...
  A: Well, it is simple enough to set up the CF for a number of cells. SImply select those cells and then ...
Pivot Table automation11/22/2007
  Q: could you please help me with a VBA code that will do the following: 1. search a particular ...
  A: Like this (remember to update your PivotTable name and the field name in this example): Sub ...
Nested IF's in Excel Macro11/21/2007
  Q: How are you?? Hoping you can help me with a difficult problem i am facing in excel. I have a master ...
  A: No need for a macro. Set up a two column range like this: Scores Letter 9 J 10 I 20 H 50 G 100 F ...
Highlighting errors in cells11/20/2007
  Q: I have a heavily formulated spreadsheet that is used to display data from a text file (the text file ...
  A: You could use a conditional format for that purpose. Select all the cells that apply. I assume the ...
split cell values11/19/2007
  Q: My problem is: I have a list of 7 items ItemOne ItemTwo ItemThree Itemfour Itemfive Itemsix ...
  A: Something like this: Sub SplitThem() Dim vSplit As Variant vSplit = Split(ActiveCell.Value, ...
split cell values11/19/2007
  Q: My problem is: I have a list of 7 items ItemOne ItemTwo ItemThree Itemfour Itemfive Itemsix ...
  A: You could use Data, Text To COlumns for that. First, make sure there are 7 empty cells to the right ...
Streaming Data into Excel 200011/19/2007
  Q: I have a client application which streams stock data to my pc. This client application is linked via ...
  A: OK. Modify this routine like this: Sub UpDateSub() ...
Streaming Data into Excel 200011/17/2007
  Q: I have a client application which streams stock data to my pc. This client application is linked via ...
  A: OK, change the code to: Option Explicit Dim mdNextTime As Double Sub StartIt() ...
excel11/16/2007
  Q: i need to write a user defined formula that takes in a number.If that number is even, the function ...
  A: Function OddOrEven(Argument As Variant) As Variant Application.Volatile If CLng(Argument) <> ...
Streaming Data into Excel 200011/16/2007
  Q: I have a client application which streams stock data to my pc. This client application is linked via ...
  A: Assuming your source data are in cells A1:A5 in sheet1 and your target location is sheet2. Run ...
Macro for copying sheet and move to end.11/15/2007
  Q: I have created a workbook for entering daily despatches of certain products. I have created a master ...
  A: The VBA code to do this would be something like: Option Explicit Sub CopyMaster() Dim oSh As ...
Replacing Text11/13/2007
  Q: How are you? I am having a problem in VBA. Thing is that I want to replace a substring but I am not ...
  A: In VBA you would use the Replace function: Dim sText as string dim sCompany as String sText="Blah, ...
counting numbers in given range.11/12/2007
  Q: I have random numbers in a column A, I HAVE selected cells A1 TO A16 and now i want to display the ...
  A: In cells B1 to B4 (or more) you type the number you want to use as the bin size, e.g: 1 2 3 4 Then ...
Excel programming11/12/2007
  Q: I have two command button in my excel sheet,one for creating a new workbook in specified location ...
  A: At the top of your module, enter this: Dim msFileName as String Then in your code, you could do ...
Running Macro upon cell change and running macro for different rows?11/11/2007
  Q: Hope you had a great day! I'm facing some trouble with excel and it'd be great if you could take ...
  A: In that case, change the code I gave you to: Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range) ...
extracting data11/9/2007
  Q: I'm trying to automate extracting data from a text file. I want to paste the text data into excel, ...
  A: Suppose your Pivot Point cell is in somewhere in column A. This gets the value: ...
Excel VBA Find11/7/2007
  Q: i seem to be having a bit of a problem with getting my macro to work. Essentially all i want to do ...
  A: Change your code to this: Sub Validate() Dim A As Range, d As Range Dim Results As Variant Set d = ...
radio buttons11/7/2007
  Q: I have created a questionare in excel using radio buttons, where for each question, I have used 2 ...
  A: It depends what type of radio buttons you have used. If from the Control toolbox: - enter design ...
Excel Help11/6/2007
  Q: Aloha, Ok this is my situation. I have a product list i want to upload in to my online store. and ...
  A: I would create a shortlist of the unique categories with next to those the sub category they belong ...
Resizing MsForms DropDown Box11/6/2007
  Q: I have problem with resizing ComboBox's DropDownlist width according to the longest string in list. ...
  A: Unfortunately there is no real foolproof way to determine how wide a combobox must be t fit the ...
Insert Active System Time in Excel Worksheet.11/3/2007
  Q: How do I insert active system time to an excel worksheet. Is it possible to let the clock tickin in ...
  A: =NOW() displays the current time (at each recalculation that is). You can get a ticking clock by ...
set print area + page break preview11/2/2007
  Q: You've helped before so I'm turning to you once again. Can you create some vba code that will 'set ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, you want to print the entire area on one page (otherwise, you would ...
multiple spreadsheets10/31/2007
  Q: I have only very basic vba skills as you will note from this question. I have a spreadsheet which ...
  A: Neither SUMIF, nor VLOOKUP allow you to search over multiple worksheets. What I'd do is create a ...
Custom Views on Protected Worksheets remove Added Menu Items10/30/2007
  Q: While seeking to protect a worksheet with custom views, I found the answers provided at the link ...
  A: I think you can get away with changing this to: Private Sub Workbook_Activate() ...
Excel Macro: Copy/Paste all cells to source workbook10/16/2007
  Q: Jan: Stuart had helped me with this in the past but my issue has changed and he is no longer ...
  A: Silly me, the copy command is all wrong. Change this: ...
Edit link source10/16/2007
  Q: I'm trying to edit the source file of a link in a cell. I know how to break links using the ...
  A: Something like this: Dim vLink As Variant Dim vLinks As Variant Dim sNewLink as string ...
Excel Macro: Copy/Paste all cells to source workbook10/15/2007
  Q: Jan: Stuart had helped me with this in the past but my issue has changed and he is no longer ...
  A: (untested)... Change this section: For Each wks In wkb.Worksheets ...
Macro to cut/paste 2 cells and shift up, every other row10/15/2007
  Q: I have a spreadsheet in a strange format. It has a Part Number and value in one row, and a quantity ...
  A: You could also use some formulas on a second sheet. Suppose your data looks like this: R\C A ...
Save Excel file as new file10/11/2007
  Q: I put the ADO recordset datas in an excel file and tried to save it as an new file.But it throws an ...
  A: Your code does not tell where the save is tried to (which drive/folder). This means Excel uses the ...
Setting Range10/10/2007
  Q: I wrote a code in excel macro. And getting an error saying "Method Range of object _Global failed". ...
  A: There are two "mistakes" in your code. First of all, you cannot assign a string to a Range object ...
Hyperlink cells10/10/2007
  Q: I'm working on the document that has a summary sheet, I need to hyperlink a data from the Summary ...
  A: Welcome!! There is no such thing as a silly question, only stupid answers. To yourYou can do this ...
putting more than one condition in one cell10/9/2007
  Q: Good Day! Heres my question. In Cell L2, I have a drop down list of the following items (please take ...
  A: Suppose your categories are in a range of cells, say range A1:A7. Then you could try using a ...
Excel 200010/8/2007
  Q: I am trying to create a macro that will (among other things) navigate to a file directory, then ...
  A: This example routine will prompt for a file name and subsequently save the active workbook using ...
Excel VBA10/7/2007
  Q: --Jan There are only a few things that I have not been able to in Excel with VBA, but here is one: ...
  A: No new function in 2007 with this regard, but this code might help: With oCells2MergeAndWrap ...
variables10/5/2007
  Q: Is there any way to make a variable workbook specific? For example, if I create variable X, and I ...
  A: You could use a class module to do that. Insert a class module, in the properties window, change ...
2 separate excel workbooks to scroll in unison10/5/2007
  Q: I need to separate excel workbooks to scroll in unison.
  A: In Excel 2003 and up, you can use the Window, compare side by side option. For older versions, see: ...
Smart Tag10/4/2007
  Q: is it possible to excute smart tag in VBA ??? I have vba code that puts in cell(A1).value="03/10/07" ...
  A: VBA cannot work with smart tags, but you can convert the date BEFORE you put it in the cell, e.g.: ...
combobox (List Fill Range)9/27/2007
  Q: I have to workbooks one of them store details about the currents job its called (CurrentOpsJobs) ...
  A: Sure: Open both your file with the combo and the CurrentOpsJobs file In your file with the combo: - ...
VBA Show forum on sheettab selection9/27/2007
  Q: Although I assume I could have written in Dutch I think English is better. I am trying to setup an ...
  A: Rightclick the appropriate sheet's tab and choose "View code" From the left dropdown at the top of ...
combobox (List Fill Range)9/26/2007
  Q: I have to workbooks one of them store details about the currents job its called (CurrentOpsJobs) ...
  A: I think the easiest way to do this is by using direct linking formulas (to the other workbook) in a ...
Excel formula9/25/2007
  Q: Trying to create a formula that will enable me to lookup from a list and return those customers that ...
  A: Just changing the format of the cells will not convince Excel the content should be interpreted the ...
XCEL: ho do I replace text with a new column/9/20/2007
  Q: Greetings, I have a list of names and titles, in one column like this: Ronald Anderson - vice ...
  A: No problem: - Make sure you have a couple of empty columns to the right of your names list - Select ...
Keep value when name cells9/12/2007
  Q: Sorry to bother you but I haave a big problem in a VBA code... I will try to explain you but if I ...
  A: Not entirely clear what the code does, as I don't see where it updates the column E with the formula ...
vba9/9/2007
  Q: Jan Karel Pieterse: What would the Excel 2003 vba be for the following: In a text box on a form, ...
  A: Well, you could use the keyup event of the textbox: Private Sub TextBox1_KeyUp(ByVal KeyCode As ...
validate and clearing objects in a userform9/8/2007
  Q: I have 30 textboxes and combo boxes in a user form. I need a small code that will validate all the ...
  A: Like this maybe: Private Sub CommandButton1_Click() Dim oCtl As MSForms.Control For Each ...
how to copy singel cell to merged cell9/4/2007
  Q: My code below works fine in a paste area wherein the columns are having the same sizes, but does not ...
  A: I would advise NOT to merge the cell. Instead (only works if you're showing data centered) you could ...
hiding combo/checkbox depending on value9/4/2007
  Q: Is there any way that I can hide a "combo box" or a "check box" from the forms toolbar, depending on ...
  A: You could do something like this (assuming the forms control is in a cell directly to the right of ...
copy values from one sheet (by columns) to another sheet (by rows)9/3/2007
  Q: good day to sir. do you know the vba code/macros for my dilema? here it goes. I have 4 columns ...
  A: Try this code in a normal module, attached to your save button: Option Explicit Sub ...
Concatenate A1:E1, Set "Comma" and "And"9/3/2007
  Q: A1 = Jack B1 = Jill C1 = Robert D1 = Juan E1 = Monesh I have used concatenate function ...
  A: This calls for a user defined function written in VBA. Open the VBE by hitting alt-F11 and open an ...
SumProduct8/29/2007
  Q: How are you doing? I'm wondering if you could help me put this excel code into vba code: ...
  A: I haven't tested this, but something like this should do the trick: MsgBox ...
vba8/29/2007
  Q: Jan: I need help with vba to do the following: I have a worksheet with a series of rectangles ...
  A: Something like this: - Assign the same macro to each rectangle Then put this macro in a normal ...
combination and calculation8/27/2007
  Q: "I have a question dealing with combinations, I have three products and have about 100 accessories ...
  A: You could add additional columns that use the VLOOKUP function to fetch the prices. To set this up, ...
combination and calculation8/27/2007
  Q: "I have a question dealing with combinations, I have three products and have about 100 accessories ...
  A: That is fairly simple. First create a list of products and options. Each column of tha list must be ...
Clickable Drop Down List8/24/2007
  Q: I need a clickable drop down list for excel for other sheets and defined names. Thanks: Kurt
  A: Not sure what you;re asking. You want a dropdown list for range names? use the Name box top-left of ...
Excel - report percentile data8/22/2007
  Q: I'm only familiar with basic formulas so this one is stumping me. I have a column full of data ...
  A: You can get very close easily by using a Pivot Table: - Select your data - Choose (from the menu) ...
Excel Feedback Form8/20/2007
  Q: Pieterse, As i do not have any programming experience, i am trying to make an excel sheet which will ...
  A: Please note, that we're here to answer questions, not to build entire solutions... This means that ...
Passsing arrays between functions8/16/2007
  Q: I am building a matrix algebra prototype - the VBA is the "pseudo-code" which is why I can’t just ...
  A: I think you misread my question. I'd like to know how you call the function "ReceivingArray": from ...
SQL Query in Excel8/15/2007
  Q: first, thanks in advance. Let me try to explain my problem: I made a great and robust query in ...
  A: I expect this query is too complex for MSQuery to handle. You might succeed if you store the query ...
Sort Top 10 Descending List - Two Columns8/15/2007
  Q: I have a list similar to the one below. I would like to have vba code automatically produce a top ...
  A: OK, Forgot you wanted the result on a single sheet, sorry. Here is revised code that worked for me: ...
Sort Top 10 Descending List - Two Columns8/14/2007
  Q: I have a list similar to the one below. I would like to have vba code automatically produce a top ...
  A: OK, have a look at this. Paste in normal module, run the top sub. The code assumes you have named ...
Having issue with my macro8/14/2007
  Q: I am having some issue with my macro's and I am unable to solve it. I will be very grateful if you ...
  A: I'm only answering your first (already verbose) question here... Changing your code to this will ...
Disable all save command if condition is not met8/13/2007
  Q: im trying to disable the save command in a document, I would like the user to be able to save the ...
  A: You might try something like this: Private Sub Workbook_BeforeSave(ByVal SaveAsUI As Boolean, ...
Sort Top 10 Descending List - Two Columns8/13/2007
  Q: I have a list similar to the one below. I would like to have vba code automatically produce a top ...
  A: I doubt if VBA gives you the most efficient answer. You'd be better off creating a pivot table in ...
Move Cursor where there are duplicates.8/13/2007
  Q: I have a small question to ask I have this Macro to find duplicates and turn them red from Rows ...
  A: This will ensure the first duplicate cell is selected: Dim xlR As Excel.Range Dim xlS As ...
run a macro if a cell contains some text8/12/2007
  Q: Please help me out the problem. I want a macro to be run when I enter some text in a specific cell ...
  A: Well, Target is the range you changed when the macro fires and the entire part: ...
vba8/11/2007
  Q: i can't figure out how to write the code that opens up a specific excel file from my desktop and ...
  A: Something like this should do the trick. Place code in a normal module: Sub ...
Excel 'swap'8/11/2007
  Q: Is it possible to swap the entire contents of two non-contiguous columns or rows without the use of ...
  A: Of course, you just have to use cut and INSERT two times and make sure you select the proper cell ...
run a macro if a cell contains some text8/10/2007
  Q: Please help me out the problem. I want a macro to be run when I enter some text in a specific cell ...
  A: Rightclick the worksheet's tab and select "View code". Then you'll be taken to the VBA editor. On ...

All Questions in This Category

Email this page
     
About Excel
This topic answers questions related to Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (or workbook) stand-alone or Mircrosoft Office Excel including Excel 2003, Excel 2007, Office 2000, and Office XP. You can get Excel help on Excel formulas(or functions), Excell macros, charting in Excel, advanced features, and the general use of Excel. This does not provide a general Excel tutorial nor the basics of using a spreadsheet. It provides specific answers to using Microsoft Excel only. If you do not see your Excel question answered in this area then please ask an Excel question here
User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy | Help
Copyright  © 2006 About, Inc. AllExperts, AllExperts.com, and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. All rights reserved.