Microsoft KB Archive/134258

= Can't Step Through Macro with ActiveWindow.ActivateNext =

Article ID: 134258

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Excel 95 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q134258





SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Excel, when you use the Activewindow.ActivateNext command in a macro, and if you step through the macro, the active window does not change.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use the Index property to move to the next window.

Sample Visual Basic Code
Microsoft provides examples of Visual Basic procedures 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 Visual Basic procedure is provided 'as is' and Microsoft does not guarantee that it can be used in all situations. Microsoft does not support modifications of this procedure to suit customer requirements for a particular purpose. Sub Test 'Make the next window the active window Windows(ActiveWindow.Index+1).Activate End Sub



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: XL7

Keywords: kbprogramming KB134258

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