How do I update a cell in Excel without firing an Change event?

Question

I'm trying to backfill a cell that is used to hold a function parameter. The new value may be different from the original, hence the need to update. What I don't want to do is execute the function after the new parameter is set.

Answer 1

To update a cell in Excel without triggering a Change event, you can use the Application.EnableEvents property in VBA. Here’s a simple example of how you might use it:

Sub UpdateCellWithoutChangeEvent()
    Application.EnableEvents = False
    ' Update your cell here
    Range("A1").Value = "New Value"
    Application.EnableEvents = True
End Sub

This code turns off event triggers, updates the cell, and then turns the event triggers back on. Remember to always set Application.EnableEvents back to True after updating the cell to ensure that other events can continue to be handled normally.

If you are looking for more advanced handling or specific scenarios, you might want to look into the Excel documentation or forums for more detailed examples and guidance. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/client-developer/excel/multithreaded-recalculation-in-excel