Excel VBA Switch Case

Below is the syntax of the Switch Case/Select Case statement.

Code:

Select Case < Logical Test > Case 1 < Logical Test > Value if Case 1 Test is TRUE Case 2 < Logical Test > Value if Case 2 Test is TRUE Case 3 < Logical Test > Value if Case 3 Test is TRUE Case Else Value if none of the above cases are TRUE End Select

< Logical Test >: What is the logical test? We need to enter the test here.

Case 1, Case 2: We need to test multiple logical tests in excelLogical Tests In ExcelA logical test in Excel results in an analytical output, either true or false. The equals to operator, “=,” is the most commonly used logical test.read more in each case.

How to Use VBA Switch Case Statement?

Example #1

In cell A1 we have entered the value as 550.

We will test this number using switch case statements and arrive at a “More than 500” status if the value exceeds 500. Else, we will arrive at the status of “Less than 500.”

Open the VBA Sub procedureVBA Sub ProcedureSUB in VBA is a procedure which contains all the code which automatically gives the statement of end sub and the middle portion is used for coding. Sub statement can be both public and private and the name of the subprocedure is mandatory in VBA.read more first.

Sub Switch_Case()

End Sub

Open Select Case Statement in VBASelect Case Statement In VBAVBA Case Statement is a function that assists the users to execute multiple logical tests and arrive at results in two ways, i.e. first, if the result or logical test is TRUE and second, if the result or logical test is FALSE.read more and supply the logical test Range(“A2”).Value

Sub Switch_Case()

Select CaseSelect CaseA select case is a substitute for writing down multiple IF statements in VBA. In the case of many IF statements, it becomes tedious and more complex, but in select case statements, we define the criteria as different cases and results.read more Range(“A2”).Value

End Sub

Now, enter the first case as the Case is >500.

Sub Switch_Case()

Select CaseSelect CaseA select case is a substitute for writing down multiple IF statements in VBA. In the case of many IF statements, it becomes tedious and more complex, but in select case statements, we define the criteria as different cases and results.read more Range(“A2”).Value Case Is > 500

End Sub

If this case is TRUE, what is the result we need in cell B2? i.e., “More Than 500.”

Sub Switch_Case()

Select Case Range(“A2”).Value Case Is > 500 Range(“B2”).Value = “More than 500”

End Sub

We left with only one result, i.e., Case Else statement. Therefore, if the first Case is FALSE, we need the result as “Less than 500.”

Sub Switch_Case()

Select Case Range(“A2”).Value Case Is > 500 Range(“B2”).Value = “More than 500” Case Else Range(“B2”).Value = “Less than 500”

End Sub

Now, close the statement by using the “End Select” statement.

Sub Switch_Case()

Select Case Range(“A2”).Value Case Is > 500 Range(“B2”).Value = “More than 500” Case Else Range(“B2”).Value = “Less than 500” End Select

End Sub

Run the code. We will get the value in cell B2.

Since the value in cell A2 is greater than 500, we got the result of “More than 500.”

Example #2

Now, we will see using more case examples. Below is the score of the student in the examination.

With this score, we need to arrive at a grade. For that, below is the criteria.

  • Score >=85, Grade = “Dist”Score >=60, Grade = “First”Score >=50, Grade = “Second”Score >=35, Grade = “Pass”If anything else Grade = “Fail.”

Sub Switch_Case1()

Dim Score As Integer

Score = 65

Select Case Score Case Is >= 85 MsgBox “Dist” Case Is >= 60 MsgBox “First” Case Is >= 50 MsgBox “Second” Case Is >= 35 MsgBox “Pass” Case Else MsgBox “Fail” End Select

End Sub

Run this code. We will get the grade in the message box.

Since the score is more than 60 but less than 85 grade is “First.”

Example #3

We have seen how to find a grade for one student. What about finding a grade for more than one student? Below are the scores of the students.

Since more than one student is involved, we need to enclose FOR NEXT loop in VBAFOR NEXT Loop In VBAAll programming languages make use of the VBA For Next loop. After the FOR statement, there is a criterion in this loop, and the code loops until the criteria are reached. read more. Below is the VBA codeVBA CodeVBA code refers to a set of instructions written by the user in the Visual Basic Applications programming language on a Visual Basic Editor (VBE) to perform a specific task.read more.

Sub Switch_Case2()

Dim k As Integer

For k = 2 To 7 Select Case Cells(k, 2).Value Case Is >= 85 Cells(k, 3).Value = “Dist” Case Is >= 60 Cells(k, 3).Value = “First” Case Is >= 50 Cells(k, 3).Value = “Second” Case Is >= 35 Cells(k, 3).Value = “Pass” Case Else Cells(k, 3).Value = “Fail” End Select Next k

End Sub

Run this code. We will get grades.

Things to Remember

  • Often, Switch Case refers to as “Select Case.”The switch is a functionSwitch Is A FunctionSwitch function in excel is a comparison and referencing function which compares and matches a referred cell to a group of cells and returns the result based on the first match found. The method to use this function is =SWITCH( target cell, value 1, result 1….).read more, not a statement.If no logical tests are TRUE, you can pass the alternative result in the CASE ELSE statement and always close the statement with the “END SELECT” word.

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