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

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

Description

The Microsoft Excel CURDIR function returns the current path.

The CURDIR function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a File/Directory 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 CURDIR function in Microsoft Excel is:

CurDir( drive )

Parameters or Arguments

drive
Optional. If this parameter is omitted, it assumes the current drive.

Returns

The CURDIR function returns a string 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 CURDIR function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

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

CurDir ()
Result: "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents"

CurDir ("G")
Result: "G:\"

For example:

Dim LResult As String

LResult = CurDir ()

In this example, the variable called LResult would now contain the value "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents".