Syntax

expression.WorkbookBeforeClose(Wb, Cancel)

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
Wb Required The workbook that's being closed
Cancel Required Boolean False when the event occurs. If the event procedure sets this argument to True, the workbook doesn't close when the procedure is finished.

Return Value
Nothing

Example

This example prompts the user for a yes or no response before closing any workbook.

Visual Basic for Applications
Private Sub App_WorkbookBeforeClose(ByVal Wb as Workbook, _ Cancel as Boolean) a = MsgBox("Do you really want to close the workbook?", _ vbYesNo) If a = vbNo Then Cancel = True End Sub
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