Another Annoying Error message!

Claudette · Mar 12th, 2002, 10:43 AM

When I open Excel, I get the error "Subscript out of range" in a dialog box, and then an OK button. When you click ok, the application starts normally. What does this mean????

[ This Message was edited by: Claudette on 2002-03-12 09:45 ]

Anne Troy · Mar 12th, 2002, 10:45 AM

It means that you have code on the Workbook_Open event that has code that is no longer valid.

Hit Alt-F11. In the top-left window, double-click the ThisWorkbook object under YOUR file's name. You'll see the code.

If you are given a button to DEBUG along with that error message, you can hit it, and it'll take you to the line of code that isn't working.

Ivan F Moala · Mar 12th, 2002, 08:29 PM

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On 2002-03-12 09:45, Dreamboat wrote:
It means that you have code on the Workbook_Open event that has code that is no longer valid.

Hit Alt-F11. In the top-left window, double-click the ThisWorkbook object under YOUR file's name. You'll see the code.

If you are given a button to DEBUG along with that error message, you can hit it, and it'll take you to the line of code that isn't working.

I fear that the fact that she mentions only an ok button means that the code maybe protected.

unless you have the password then you may have to live with the error

lets hope not

ivan

Dave Hawley · Mar 12th, 2002, 08:34 PM

Hi Claudette

If it is code in the Workbook_open event AND it's protected AND you don't know the password, you can open this workbook from within Excel while holding down the shift key. This will prevent any Workbook open code running.

PS
Hey tuggy, when are you going to post your picture?

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Dave Hawley
OzGrid Business Applications
Microsoft Excel/VBA Training

[ This Message was edited by: Dave Hawley on 2002-03-12 19:35 ]

Mar 12th, 2002, 10:45 AM	#2
Anne Troy MrExcel MVP Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 2,510	It means that you have code on the Workbook_Open event that has code that is no longer valid. Hit Alt-F11. In the top-left window, double-click the ThisWorkbook object under YOUR file's name. You'll see the code. If you are given a button to DEBUG along with that error message, you can hit it, and it'll take you to the line of code that isn't working. __________________ ~Anne Troy

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Mar 12th, 2002, 10:43 AM	#1
Claudette New Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 13	When I open Excel, I get the error "Subscript out of range" in a dialog box, and then an OK button. When you click ok, the application starts normally. What does this mean???? [ This Message was edited by: Claudette on 2002-03-12 09:45 ]

Mar 12th, 2002, 08:34 PM	#4
Dave Hawley Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,582	Hi Claudette If it is code in the Workbook_open event AND it's protected AND you don't know the password, you can open this workbook from within Excel while holding down the shift key. This will prevent any Workbook open code running. PS Hey tuggy, when are you going to post your picture? _________________ Kind Regards Dave Hawley OzGrid Business Applications Microsoft Excel/VBA Training [ This Message was edited by: Dave Hawley on 2002-03-12 19:35 ]