Have you ever wondered why there are two properties called “Name” for a spreadsheet? Go ahead, open up the Visual Basics Editor; go to the Project Explorer Window, and select a sheet from the ‘Microsoft Excel Objects’ Node. You will notice that there is a ‘(Name)’ and a ‘Name’ property.
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List Files in a Folder and Rename them – Batch Renamer
Some of the tasks I had to do at work involved running a couple of “master” spreadsheet models every month for new market conditions, for a lot of clients. Running the models took ages, but the part I loathed the most was, I had to rename each workbook individually. I figured, my time is far too valuableContinue reading “List Files in a Folder and Rename them – Batch Renamer”
Excel Worksheet Functions and VBA Functions
Many excel users might not be aware of the subtle distinction between Excel Worksheet functions and VBA functions. Majority of Excel’s capability is constructed using Visual Basics for Applications (VBA). VBA is a programming language that contains a fairly rich set of built in Functions; lets call these functions VBA Functions. Using the aforementioned VBA Functions,Continue reading “Excel Worksheet Functions and VBA Functions”
Introduction to Regular Expressions in VBA
Regular-Expressions (RegExp) is something I bumped into when my string manipulation requirements jumped to an advanced level. Before I started using this powerhouse, all my string manipulation functions involved maneuvering through a dozen for-loops; and tackling hundreds of Left-Right-Mid-InStr functions. RegExp is a pattern matching system that allows you to perform advanced string manipulations very easily. ItContinue reading “Introduction to Regular Expressions in VBA”
Reversing a string in Excel
In my many years of rummaging through the internet for help, I have seen countless posts where troubled help seekers are told that VBA does not have a built in function to reverse a string. Amature know-alls suggest a makeshift solution using a for-loop; and everyone is happy. Contrary to popular belief, Visual Basics doesContinue reading “Reversing a string in Excel”
