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MS Excel: How to use the CBOOL Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CBOOL function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel CBOOL function converts a value to a boolean.

The CBOOL function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Data Type Conversion Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the CBOOL function in Microsoft Excel is:

CBool( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression
The value to convert to a boolean.

Returns

The CBOOL function returns a boolean value.

Applies To

  • Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

  • VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CBOOL function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CBOOL function examples and explore how to use the CBOOL function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LCompare as Boolean

LCompare = CBool(1=2)

In this example CBool(1=2) would return false. The variable LCompare would now contain the value false.