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Learn how to enhance your Excel VBA code to automatically update formulas based on changes in cell values with this step-by-step guide.
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How to Add a Second Change Event in VBA for an Excel Worksheet

In the world of Excel VBA, it is common to enhance functionality by using event-driven programming. One common task is to add a second change event to an existing Worksheet Change code, especially when you want certain formulas to automatically update based on user input.

In this guide, we’ll dive into a common scenario where you need to run a formula in a specific range when a user inputs data into a column. We'll guide you through the integration of this functionality with your existing code.

Understanding the Problem

You already have a piece of VBA code that responds to changes on your worksheet, specifically processing data in certain columns. However, you want to extend this code to automatically calculate and display values in column Q based on changes made in column N.

Your existing code works fine but lacks an integration for the formula =IF(G2="",$"",IF(AND(M2="",$N2>G2),"Future","Current")), which is meant to be applied to the range from Q2 to Q28 when there's any input in the specified range.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Simplify the Existing Code

First, we need to simplify the Case clause in your existing code. This will make it more manageable and readable. Rather than listing out each potential case individually, we can group similar cases together.

Step 2: Add the Formula to the Change Event

Next, we will enhance your existing Worksheet_Change subroutine so that it includes a check for any changes in the specified range (N2:N28). If a valid date is entered in this range, it will apply the specified formula to the range Q2:Q28.

Here’s the updated code that accomplishes both tasks:

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Explanation of the Code

Application.EnableEvents = False: This line temporarily disables other event triggers while our code executes, preventing potential loops that could crash the program.

Selecting Cases: The original long case statement has been simplified, grouping similar cases together. This reduces redundancy and increases clarity.

Target Check: The If Not Application.Intersect check determines whether the changed cell falls within the designated input range (N2:N28). If so, and it's a valid date, the specified formula is applied to Q2:Q28.

Formula Application: Only applies the formula if it hasn't been set before, avoiding overwriting any existing formulas unnecessarily.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively enhance your existing Worksheet Change code to incorporate multiple events responding to user inputs. Remember, always back up your work before making changes to any code!

Feel free to explore and modify this code further to suit your specific needs in Excel VBA programming. Happy coding!