XL: How to Call a Macro Repeatedly on a Fixed Time IntervalLast reviewed: February 3, 1998Article ID: Q151503 |
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SUMMARYYou can call a macro repeatedly at a set time interval using the OnTime method and the Call statement.
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http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/refguide/default.aspTo call a macro four times at five-second intervals, follow these steps:
REFERENCESFor more information about the OnTime method in Microsoft Excel version 7.0, click Answer Wizard on the Help menu and type:
OnTimeFor more information about the OnTime method in Microsoft Excel version 5.0, click the Search button in Help and type:
OnTime |
Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a 5.00c 7.00 8.00 XL98 XL97 XL7 XL5 timed
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