VBA CStr Function in Excel
VBA CStr Function is categorized as a Data Type Conversion function. It is a built-in function in Excel VBA. This VBA CStr function converts an expression to a String data type.
This function can be used in either procedure or function in a VBA editor window in Excel. We can use this CStr Function in Excel VBA any number of times in any number of procedures or functions. In the following section you learn many topics. Like what is the syntax and parameters of the CStr function, where we can use this CStr Function and it’s real-time examples.
- Overview of VBA CStr Function
- Syntax of VBA CStr Function
- Parameters or Arguments
- Where we can apply or use VBA CStr Function?
- Example 1: Convert a String(100) to String Data Type
- Example 2: Convert a Value(12345.678) to String Data Type
- Example 3: Convert a Value(True) to String Data Type
- Example 4: Convert a Value(False) to String Data Type
- Instructions to use Macro Codes
Syntax of VBA CStr Function:
The syntax of the CStr Function in VBA is
CStr(Expression)
The CStr function returns a string data type value.
Parameters or Arguments:
The CStr function has one argument in Excel VBA.
where
Expression:It is a mandatory argument. An expression argument represents a value. It is used to convert the value to a string value.
Where we can apply or use CStr Function in Excel VBA?
We can use this CStr Function in VBA MS Office 365, MS Excel 2016, MS Excel 2013, 2011, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel 2016 for Mac, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel Online, Excel for iPhone, Excel for iPad, Excel for Android tablets and Excel for Android Mobiles.
Example 1: Convert a String(100) to String Data Type
Here is a simple example of the CStr function in Excel VBA. This below example specified an expression(100) converts to a string type value.
'Convert a String(100) to String Data Type Sub VBA_CStr_Function_Ex1() 'Variable declaration Dim sValue As String Dim dResult As String sValue = 100 dResult = CStr(sValue) MsgBox "String(100) to String Data Type : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA CStr Function" End Sub
Output: Here is the screen shot of the first example output.
Example 2: Convert a Value(12345.678) to String Data Type
Here is a simple example of the CStr function in Excel VBA. This below example specified an expression(12345.678) converts to a string type value.
'Convert a Value(12345.678) to String Data Type Sub VBA_CStr_Function_Ex2() 'Variable declaration Dim sValue As Double Dim dResult As String sValue = 12345.678 dResult = CStr(sValue) MsgBox "Value(12345.678) to String Data Type : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA CStr Function" End Sub
Output: Here is the screen shot of the second example output.
Example 3: Convert a Value(True) to String Data Type
Here is a simple example of the CStr function using VBA in Excel. This below example specified an expression(True) converts to a string type value. It returns true as output.
'Convert a Value(True) to String Data Type Sub VBA_CStr_Function_Ex3() 'Variable declaration Dim sValue Dim dResult As String sValue = True dResult = CStr(sValue) MsgBox "Value(True) to String Data Type : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA CStr Function" End Sub
Output: Here is the screen shot of the third example output.
Example 4: Convert a Value(False) to String Data Type
Here is a simple example of the CStr function in Excel using VBA. This below example specified an expression(False) converts to a string type value. It returns false as output.
'Convert a Value(False) to String Data Type Sub VBA_CStr_Function_Ex4() 'Variable declaration Dim sValue Dim dResult As String sValue = False dResult = CStr(sValue) MsgBox "Value(False) to String Data Type : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA CStr Function" End Sub
Output: Here is the screen shot of the fourth example output.
Instructions to use Macro Codes
Here are the step by step instructions to use the CStr Function in Excel VBA.
- Open an Excel workbook.
- Press Alt+F11 to open VBA Editor window.
- Go to Insert menu and click on module from the available options.
- Copy above specified macros to the VBA editor.
- Select any procedure from above codes and click on ‘Run’ command or use Keyboard shortcut ‘F5’.
List of All Type Conversion Functions in Excel VBA:
Here are the list of Data Type Conversion functions. And also find its syntax and return type. Please click on below link to go and see the related VBA Functions.
Function | Description | Syntax | Return Type |
---|---|---|---|
VBA CBool | VBA CBool function converts an expression to a Boolean data type. | CBool(Expression) | Boolean |
VBA CByte | VBA CByte function converts an expression to a Byte data type. | CByte(Expression) | Byte |
VBA CCur | VBA CCur function converts an expression to a Currency data type. | CCur(Expression) | Currency |
VBA CDate | VBA CDate function converts an expression to a Date data type. | CDate(Expression) | Date |
VBA CDbl | VBA CDbl function converts an expression to a Double data type. | CDbl(Expression) | Double |
VBA CDec | VBA CDec function converts an expression to a Decimal data subtype. | CDec(Expression) | Decimal |
VBA CInt | VBA CInt function converts an expression to an Integer data type. | CInt(Expression) | Integer |
VBA CLng | VBA CLng function converts an expression to a Long data type. | CLng(Expression) | Long |
VBA CSng | VBA CSng function converts an expression to a Single data type. | CSng(Expression) | Single |
VBA CStr | VBA CStr function converts an expression to a String data type. | CStr(Expression) | String |
VBA CVar | VBA CVar function converts an expression to a Variant data type. | CVar(Expression) | Variant |
You can use FORMAT function to format the string.
List of VBA Functions:
Please click on below link to go back to see all List of VBA Functions.
List of VBA Functions VBA Data Type Conversion Functions
Examples on CStr function in Excel VBA:
VBA Convert Integer To String With Leading Zeros VBA Convert Number To String
Here are few more examples on using cStr function in VBA:
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