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Application.FileValidation Property (Excel)

Returns or sets how Excel will validate files before opening them. Read/write

Version Information

Version Added: Excel 2010

Syntax

expression .FileValidation

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Return Value

MsoFileValidationMode

Remarks

Files that do not pass validation will be opened in a Protected View window. If you set the FileValidation property, that setting will remain in effect for the entire session the application is open.

See Also

Concepts

Application Object Members

Application Object