Application.WorkbookBeforeSave event (Excel)
Occurs before any open workbook is saved.
Note
In Office 365, Excel supports AutoSave, which enables the user's edits to be saved automatically and continuously. For more information, see How AutoSave impacts add-ins and macros to ensure that running code in response to the WorkbookBeforeSave event functions as intended when AutoSave is enabled.
Syntax
expression.WorkbookBeforeSave (Wb, SaveAsUI, Cancel)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wb | Required | Workbook | The workbook. |
| SaveAsUI | Required | Boolean | True if the Save As dialog box will be displayed due to changes made that need to be saved in the workbook. |
| Cancel | Required | Boolean | False when the event occurs. If the event procedure sets this argument to True, the workbook isn't saved when the procedure is finished. |
Return value
Nothing
Example
This example prompts the user for a yes or no response before saving any workbook.
Private Sub App_WorkbookBeforeSave(ByVal Wb As Workbook, _
ByVal SaveAsUI As Boolean, Cancel as Boolean)
a = MsgBox("Do you really want to save the workbook?", vbYesNo)
If a = vbNo Then Cancel = True
End Sub
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