Type-declaration character does not match declared data type

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The data type of a variable can't be changed by appending the type-declaration character for another type. This error has the following cause and solution:

  • You declared a variable of a specific type, referenced a variable of the same name in the same scope, and then appended an inconsistent type-declaration character.

    If you want to be able to change the type of data assigned to a variable, declare the variable as a Variant. If you simply appended an incorrect type-declaration character, delete or change it.

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