Why is TRIM function failing in VBA?

[ez08mba]

We have a macro for users to run. One user has Excel 2007. Would this version be the reason the following code fails on the "TRIM" function? I works in 2010 and later.

theAnswer = UCase(Trim(Cells(ques, 2).Text))

or

theCaption = UCase(Trim(UserForm1.Choice1.Caption)) ' This is reading a RadioButton caption

 

[Fluff]

In what way doesn't it work?

 

[RoryA]

If you're getting a "Can't find project or library" error, you have a missing reference. If it's a different error, tell us what.

 

[DanteAmor]

Try:

theAnswer = UCase([COLOR=#ff0000]WorksheetFunction.[/COLOR]Trim(Cells(ques, 2).Text))

or

theCaption = UCase([COLOR=#FF0000]WorksheetFunction.[/COLOR]Trim(UserForm1.Choice1.Caption))

or

theCaption = UCase([COLOR=#FF0000]WorksheetFunction.[/COLOR]Trim(UserForm1.[COLOR=#ff0000]OptionButton1[/COLOR].Caption))

 

[ez08mba]

Fluff, RoryA and DanteAmor!

Sorry for the delay. I've been trying to get a screen shot from the user but it is possible they may not respond. However, on the phone I do recall them mentioning the "Can't find project library." I will try these suggestions and respond to whether I was able to resolve their issue or not.

This does prompt another question. We don't write a lot of Excel macros for customers, so is this call to "Trim" as I have posted incorrect and should we be referencing it differently in later versions of Excel (e.g. 2010 - 2019)?

Thanks for the prompt responses!

 

[Fluff]

You are using Trim correctly & it hasn't changed.
As Rorya mentioned you are probably missing a reference. In the VB Editor select Tools > References. Is there anything labeled as "MISSING"

 

[RoryA]

Note: you'll need to get the user to check the references if the code is working on your machine.

 

[Peter_SSs]

Also be aware that the vba Trim() function does not do the same job as the worksheet Trim() function. vba Trim() function only trims leading and trailing spaces, it does not contract multiple internal spaces down to one like the worksheet function does.

 

[ez08mba]

You are using Trim correctly & it hasn't changed.
As Rorya mentioned you are probably missing a reference. In the VB Editor select Tools > References. Is there anything labeled as "MISSING"

I don't see anything labeled "MISSING" in my references, but there may be on user's machine as their security is locked down tight on their machines due to corporate policies - meaning I may not be able to correct it.

Peter - I will note that. We are only looking to trim trailing spaces on the ends.

 

[RoryA]

What references do you have set in that workbook, and are you using the same version of Windows/Office as the user?