VBA Code to Open Excel File from Folder

VBA Code to Open Excel File from Folder
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Open Excel File from Folder with VBA Code

What is it:

This VBA Code will help you browse and Open Excel File from Folder or a directory.

Why:

When you create a program and if you want to provide the user an option to select a particular Excel file and open then this code can be used for the same.

How to Open Excel File from Folder using VBA Code:

Step 1: Open the workbook and press Alt + F11 to insert the code.

Open Excel File From FolderPin

Step 2: Copy and Paste the below code in the VBA editor window and Save the workbook.




Sub OpenSpecificWorkbook()

Dim xlName As Variant

xlName = Application.GetOpenFilename(FileFilter:=”Excel Workbooks,*.xl*”, Title:=”Choose a Workbook to Open”, MultiSelect:=False)  ‘GetOpenFilename Method activates dialog box

If xlName <> False Then

Workbooks.Open Filename:=xlName

End If

End Sub

Step 3: Insert a Command button in the Excel File or UserForm and assign this Macro.
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Anson is a contributing author and the founder of www.askeygeek.com. His passion for learning new things led to the creation of askeygeek.com, which focuses on technology and business. With over a decade of experience in Business Process Outsourcing, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Operational Excellence & Business Intelligence, Anson has worked for companies such as Genpact, Hewlett Packard, M*Modal, and Capgemini in various roles. Apart from his professional pursuits, he is a movie enthusiast who enjoys spending hours watching and studying cinema, and he is also a filmmaker.

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