Block the F8 function key

zelarra

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Joined
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Office Version
  1. 365
Platform
  1. Windows
Hi guys. I need your help.

In the workbook_open event I have added the following to avoid opening Powershell:

Application.OnKey "%{F12}", ""

Now, on the other hand, I want to prevent the F8 function key being activated so that the user cannot start the selection with the keyboard. I have tried the following, but I can't make it work:

Application.OnKey "{F8}", ""

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?

Thank you so much.
 

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Paste in the THISWORKBOOK module :

VBA Code:
Option Explicit

Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
    Application.OnKey "{F11}"
End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Open()
    Application.OnKey "{F11}", ""
End Sub
 
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VBA Code:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()

    Application.OnKey "{F18}", "DisableF8"

End Sub

In a module:

VBA Code:
Private Sub DisableF8()

Exit sub

End Sub
 
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