Excel file size excessively large (speed issues) -- Used Range is entire columns vs cell range

[silverbullet2207]

I'm currently trying to build out a somewhat automated worksheet where questions are answered in cells on a tab, that drives row/column visibility on the same tab, as well as subsequent tabs using VBA. I've been working on this over the past several weeks and at some point, the file size went from approx. 200-400 kb to 2.9 mb, then later, to 5.6 mb.

After exploring some google results, I came across users having a similar issue due to the "Used range" of tabs using all 10 million rows. After performing a query to find out the used range on 2 of my tabs, I saw that the range was using entire columns as the used range (example columns A:H).

I've tried selecting all rows below my data and deleting the rows out entirely several different ways (using delete sheet rows from the "cells" area, using "ctrl" and "+", and right clicking next to all of the selected rows and clicking delete), to no avail. I'm not sure

I haven't been able to find a way to manually reset the "used range", but I'm fairly certain this is the cause of my speed/size issue.

Additional information: I determined the used range was using entire columns by going to the VBA editor and typing "?activesheet.usedrange.address" in the immediate window (opened using ctrl + G.

Thanks for any help/ideas in advanced, please let me know if any additional info is needed.

 

[sandy666]

I've tried selecting all rows below my data and deleting the rows out entirely several different ways (using delete sheet rows from the "cells" area, using "ctrl" and "+", and right clicking next to all of the selected rows and clicking delete), to no avail. I'm not sure

you didn't say what size is after that and save?

 

[silverbullet2207]

you didn't say what size is after that and save?

There was no change to the size of the worksheet (on one attempt, it may be been inconsequential, maybe ~10 kb, probably a result of a different change made) and the used range didn't change from $A:$H

 

[sandy666]

It is possible to share this file here?

 

[silverbullet2207]

It is possible to share this file here?

It's related to a work project, so I'd prefer not to. But should be able to provide screenshots or other information if needed.

 

[sandy666]

but it's about the size of a specific file, not an example, unless you create an example file that behaves the same, (which reflect structure, formatting etc.. of original file), eg. 300 kb to ca. 6mb

 

[NdNoviceHlp]

Not sure of your sheet set up but U could copy and paste your data to new sheets and get rid of the old sheets... better yet stop using used range and be specific. U can also trial zipping and unzipping the file. Good luck. Dave