Learn about VBA msgbox
In VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), the MsgBox function is used to display a message box to the user. It can include text, buttons, and icons, and it can return a value based on the user’s choice.
Here’s a basic syntax:
MsgBox(prompt, [buttons], [title])
Parameters
- prompt: The message you want to display.
- buttons: (Optional) Specifies which buttons and icon to show. Common options are:
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- vbOKOnly – OK button only
- vbOKCancel – OK and Cancel buttons
- vbYesNo – Yes and No buttons
- vbCritical – Critical icon
- vbInformation – Information icon
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- title: (Optional) Title of the message box window.
Example 1: Basic Message Box
Example 2: Message Box with Title and Icon
Example 3: Capture User Response
You can use MsgBox to capture the user’s response. For example:
The MsgBox function is versatile for showing prompts and capturing simple user input in VBA.
