Autofit Columns VBA

[dannyok90]

Hi all,


Just wondering if there is a way to autofit columns but keep its current size if the new contents don't extend beyond its current width?


Thanks,
Dan

 

[JLGWhiz]

Sub a()
Dim cw As Variant
cw = Columns("A").ColumnWidth
Columns("A").AutoFit
    If Columns("A").ColumnWidth < cw Then
        Columns("A").ColumnWidth = cw
    End If
End Sub

This can only be applied one column at a time, since some columns may be wider than others or may have different original settings than others. However, it can be put into a loop to evaluate multiple columns one at a time.

 

[mumps]

A slight variation of JLGWhiz's code to make it work with any column: Copy and paste this macro into the worksheet code module. Do the following: right click the tab name for your sheet and click 'View Code'. Paste the macro into the empty code window that opens up. Close the code window to return to your sheet.

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    Dim cw As Long
    cw = Target.ColumnWidth
    With Columns(Target.Column)
        .AutoFit
        If .ColumnWidth < cw Then
            .ColumnWidth = cw
        End If
    End With
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

 

[dannyok90]

Nice one Thanks Guys!

Mumps if I wanted to apply this to the whole workbook, would it be as simple as changing it to a workbook_change event and putting it in the workbook module?

Dan

 

[mumps]

Glad we could help and yes, that is correct but it's a Workbook_SheetChange event.