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

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

Description

The Microsoft Excel CVAR function converts a value to a variant.

The CVAR 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 CVAR function in Microsoft Excel is:

CVar( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression

The value to convert to a variant.

Returns

The CVAR function returns a variant.

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 CVAR function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

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

Dim LValue As Variant

LValue = CVar(8)

The variable called LValue would now contain the variant value of "8".