How to Change Cell Values in Excel VBA

The value, once assigned to the cell value, can be changed. Cell values are like variables whose values can be changed any number of times. Either you can simply reassign the cell value or you can use different comparators to change the cell value according to a condition. 

1. By reassigning the Cell Value

You can change the cell value by reassigning it. In the below example, the value of cell A1 is initially set to 1, but later it is reassigned to 2. 

Following are the steps

Step 1: Open your VBA code editor. Initially, the value of cell A1 is assigned to 1. This initial value is printed in the immediate window. After that, we changed the value of cell A1 to 2. Now, if we print the A1 value in the immediate window, it comes out to be 2. 

Step 2: The immediate window shows the output as 1 and 2. 

2. Changing cell value with some condition

We can use if-else or switch-case statements to change the cell value with some condition. For example, if your age is greater than 18 then you can drive else you cannot drive. You can output your message according to this condition. 

Following are the steps

Step 1: A code is written in the image below, which tells whether you are eligible for a driving license or not. If your age is greater than 18 then cell A1 will be assigned with the value, “You are eligible for the driving license”, else A1 will be assigned with “You are not eligible for driving license”. 

Step 2: Run your macro. An input box appears. Enter your age. For example, 19. 

Step 3: According to the age added the cell value will be assigned. 

VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, is a programming language developed by Microsoft. It is used to automate repetitive tasks, enhance functionality, and create custom solutions within Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and Access. VBA allows users to write scripts or small programs to perform tasks such as data manipulation, complex calculations, and generating reports, making work more efficient and customized to specific needs.

We use VBA to automate our tasks in Excel. The idea of using VBA is to connect the interface of Excel with the programming. One of the very most important connections between them is by changing the cell values. The change in cell value by programming shows the power of VBA. In this article, we will see how to set, get, and change the cell value.