ID: Q192893
The information in this article applies to:
When you record a macro that inserts an object on a worksheet, the insert location is "hard coded" into the macro. This article contains a sample Visual Basic for Applications procedure that demonstrates how to insert the object at the active cell.
Microsoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language being demonstrated and the tools used to create and debug procedures. Microsoft support professionals can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to contact the Microsoft fee-based consulting line at (800) 936-5200. For more information about the support options available from Microsoft, please see the following page on the World Wide Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/refguide/
The following Visual Basic procedure is an example of how to insert a circle at the active cell of a worksheet.
Sub Test()
Dim R As String
Dim T As Long
Dim L As Long
'Set "R" equal to the active cell's address.
R = ActiveCell.Address
'Set the top and left coordinates of the active cell.
T = Range(R).Top
L = Range(R).Left
'Adds a true circle to the worksheet at the active cell.
ActiveSheet.Ovals.Add(L, T, 50, 50).Select
Selection.Interior.ColorIndex = xlNone
End Sub
Keywords : kbdta kbdtacode xlvbainfo
Version : MACINTOSH:98
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbhowtoLast Reviewed: May 18, 1999