WE1277: XL7:Visual Basic Equivalents for Lotus Macro Commands

ID: Q148240


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0
  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows


SUMMARY

Microsoft offers an Application Note titled "Visual Basic for Applications Equivalents for Lotus 1-2-3 Macro Commands" (WE1277). This Application Note contains equivalent macro code in Visual Basic for Applications for most Lotus 1-2-3 macro functions.

For complete information, see the "To Obtain This Application Note" section at the end of this article.

EXCERPT FROM THE TEXT OF WE1277.DOC


INTRODUCTION
============

This Application Note will help you to learn the equivalent macro code
in Visual Basic for Applications for most Lotus 1-2-3 macro functions.
Through its example macros, this document will also help you to learn
some techniques for writing Visual Basic for Applications code that you
can use to perform various operations such as manipulating cells,
arrays, menus, worksheets, and workbooks.

For more information about how to use workbook, worksheet, and range
objects, see the Microsoft Excel Visual Basic Programming Reference
online Help or the "Visual Basic User's Guide."

Microsoft provides examples of Visual Basic for Applications procedures
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. The Visual Basic procedures in
this article are provided 'as is' and Microsoft does not guarantee that
they can be used in all situations. While Microsoft support professionals
can help explain the functionality of a particular macro, they will not
modify these examples to provide added functionality, nor will they help
you construct macros to meet your specific needs. If you have limited
programming experience, you may want to consult one of the Microsoft
Solution Providers. Solution Providers offer a wide range of fee-based
services, including creating custom macros. For more information about
Microsoft Solution Providers, call Microsoft Customer Information
Service at (800) 426-9400.

SPECIFIC LOTUS 1-2-3 COMMANDS AND EQUIVALENT
VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS MACROS IN MICROSOFT EXCEL
=======================================================

The following table includes most Lotus 1-2-3 macro functions and the
equivalent macro code in Visual Basic for Applications. Note that the
information in the "1-2-3 Macro Description" column below includes
terminology specific to Lotus 1-2-3 and may contain some terms
unfamiliar to Microsoft Excel users. 
NOTE: To see the actual table mentioned in this section, please obtain Application Note WE1277.

TO OBTAIN THIS APPLICATION NOTE

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center. Click the file name below to download the file:
We1277.exe
For more information about how to download files from the Microsoft Download Center, please visit the Download Center at the following Web address
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp
and then click How to use the Microsoft Download Center.

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Last Reviewed: January 25, 2000
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