Understanding Visual Basic for Applications
The Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language is a variant of the Visual Basic 6 (VB6) programming language that was introduced in 1998. Though similar, VB6 isn't exactly the same as the current version of Visual Basic (known as VB.NET). Unlike VB6, which allows you to develop stand-alone applications, VBA programs require a host application. The host application provides the framework in which the VBA program can be executed; Microsoft Word and the Autodesk® AutoCAD® program are examples of host applications.
VBA was first introduced as a preview technology and modern programming alternative ...
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