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SUMMARY
In earlier versions of Microsoft Excel, when you create a Visual Basic for
Applications macro that performs multiple deletions or clears cells
multiple times, you must save the workbook to release the random access
memory that is no longer being used. In Microsoft Excel 97, you can free
this memory by using the UsedRange Property in a macro.
MORE INFORMATIONMicrosoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language being demonstrated and the tools used to create and debug procedures. Microsoft support professionals can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to contact the Microsoft fee-based consulting line at (800) 936-5200. For more information about the support options available from Microsoft, please see the following page on the World Wide Web: http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp Macro That Resets the Used Range of CellsTo reset the used range of cells on the active worksheet, use the following steps:
Locating the Last Used CellYou can locate the last used cell on the worksheet to determine the used range of cells on the active sheet. The used range of cells is cell A1 through the last cell that is found. To find the last cell, use the following steps:
REFERENCESFor more information about the UsedRange Property, click the Office Assistant in the Visual Basic Editor, type the following text usedrangeand then click Search. Click "UsedRange Property" to view the help topic. topic. NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Visual Basic Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Q120802 Office: How to Add/Remove a Single Office Program or Component Additional query words: 97 XL97 RAM run out free up
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