"Function" is more general -- it can refer to a worksheet function, or
a VBA-based user defined function (UDF).
HTH,
JP
> I've bashed around with Excel before, but now I'm having to dig into
> the Help (on the web). The terms "function" and "worksheet function"
> are pervasive. Are they basically synonyms? Thanks.
Paul - 20 Mar 2008 22:31 GMT
Indeed it does help. Thanks!
> "Function" is more general -- it can refer to a worksheet function, or
> a VBA-based user defined function (UDF).
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Jim Cone - 21 Mar 2008 00:21 GMT
"WorksheetFunction" is also a term used with/in VBA code.

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Paul - 21 Mar 2008 00:52 GMT
> "WorksheetFunction" is also a term used with/in VBA code.
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> Jim Cone
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The need for VBA is starting to nip at my heels. Thanks.
Bob Phillips - 21 Mar 2008 17:56 GMT
A function does not have to be a UDF, it is just a procedure that (can)
return a result.

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"Function" is more general -- it can refer to a worksheet function, or
a VBA-based user defined function (UDF).
HTH,
JP
> I've bashed around with Excel before, but now I'm having to dig into
> the Help (on the web). The terms "function" and "worksheet function"
> are pervasive. Are they basically synonyms? Thanks.
JP - 21 Mar 2008 18:42 GMT
Noted. Thanks Bob!
--JP
> A function does not have to be a UDF, it is just a procedure that (can)
> return a result.
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> Bob