Excel Difficulty: Intermediate
Custom VBA Function for Excel Calculation
This prompt guides the user to create a custom VBA function in Excel that automates a specific calculation. It requires the user to specify the calculation to be performed and the input parameters needed for the function. The output will be a VBA function that enhances efficiency in data analysis.
Act as a professional Excel VBA developer with expertise in automation. Based on the provided [CALCULATION], placeholder and [PARAMETERS], placeholder, create a custom VBA function that accurately performs the specified calculation. Ensure the function is designed to automate a repetitive task and improve efficiency in data analysis. Deliver the results as a complete VBA function ready for immediate implementation.
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What Custom VBA Function for Excel Calculation produces
- Function MyCustomFunction(param1 As Double, param2 As Double) As Double
- MyCustomFunction = param1 + param2
- End Function
- Function CalculateAverage(paramArray() As Variant) As Double
- Dim total As Double
- Dim count As Integer
- total = 0
- count = 0
- For Each num In paramArray
- total = total + num
- count = count + 1
- Next num
- CalculateAverage = total / count
- End Function
How to use Custom VBA Function for Excel Calculation
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