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HenkG58
Oct 08, 2025Occasional Reader
Button with macro is not functioning
I created a macro. Then I added a button and added the macro to the button. When I press the button I get a message: the macro can not be executed. If I execute the same macro without using the bu...
Kidd_Ip
Oct 09, 2025MVP
Take this:
- Macro Scope or Location
- Check where the macro is stored: If the macro is in a different workbook or module, the button may not be able to access it.
- Solution: Ensure the macro is in a standard module (e.g., Module1) and not in a worksheet or workbook module.
- Macro Name Mismatch
- Check for typos: The macro name assigned to the button must exactly match the macro name in the code.
- Solution: Double-check the spelling and capitalization.
- Missing Sub Declaration
- Check the macro format: It must be declared as a public subroutine.
Sub MyMacro()
' Your code here
End Sub
- Avoid using parameters: Macros linked to buttons should not require arguments.
- Button Type
- Form Control vs ActiveX Control: Each behaves differently.
- Form Control: Assign macro via right-click → "Assign Macro".
- ActiveX Control: Use the VBA editor and write code in the button's Click event.
- Security Settings
- Macro security may block execution.
- Solution: Go to File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings → Macro Settings and ensure macros are enabled.
- Workbook Protection
- If the sheet or workbook is protected, it might block macro execution.
- Try unprotecting the sheet and testing again.
HenkG58
Oct 09, 2025Occasional Reader
Thanks. The problem is solved