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Passing Parameters to Functions Functions are a programming structure that allows you to calculate and return a result. They are extremely powerful, and are therefore commonly used in programming. This tip explains how you can enhance your functions by passing information to them that can be used by the function to derive the results you need. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Understanding Functions Functions are a programming structure that allows you to calculate and return a result. They are extremely powerful, and are therefore commonly used in programming. This tip explains what they are, why you should use them, and how to create them. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Understanding Subroutines Subroutines are a mainstay of macro programming. This tip explains what subroutines are, why you would want to use them, how to create them, and how to pass parameters to them. Every VBA macro programmer needs to understand this information. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Understanding VBA Functions When you use functions, you define program routines that return values you can use elsewhere in your program. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Understanding VBA Subroutines Using subroutines, you can divide your VBA programs into logical chunks you can easily manage. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
Understanding WordBasic Functions When you use functions, you define program routines that return values you can use elsewhere in your program. Microsoft Word versions: 6 95
Understanding WordBasic Subroutines Using subroutines, you can divide your WordBasic programs into logical chunks you can easily manage. Microsoft Word versions: 6 95
Using Call to Run VBA Macros An elegant way to run macros from within macros is to use the Call statement. In order to use it, you need to provide a reference from the calling project to the one being called. Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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