MS Excel: How to use the CDEC Function (VBA)
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CDEC function with syntax and examples.
Description
The Microsoft Excel CDEC function converts a value to a decimal number.
The CDEC 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 CDEC function in Microsoft Excel is:
CDec( expression )
Parameters or Arguments
- expression
- The value to convert to a decimal number.
Returns
The CDEC function returns a decimal value.
Applies To
- Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000
Type of Function
- VBA function (VBA)
Example (as VBA Function)
The CDEC function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.
Let's look at some Excel CDEC function examples and explore how to use the CDEC function in Excel VBA code:
Dim LDecimal As Double LDecimal = CDec(8.45 * 0.005 * 0.01)
The variable called LDecimal would now contain the value of 0.0004225.
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