Application.WorkbookBeforeClose Event (Excel)

Occurs immediately before any open workbook closes.

Syntax

expression .WorkbookBeforeClose(Wb, Cancel)

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name

Required/Optional

Data Type

Description

Wb

Required

Workbook

The workbook that's being closed

Cancel

Required

Boolean

False when the event occurs. If the event procedure sets this argument to True, the workbook doesn't close when the procedure is finished.

Return Value

Nothing

Example

This example prompts the user for a yes or no response before closing any workbook. For more information about how to use event procedures with the Application object, see Using Events with the Application Object.

Private Sub App_WorkbookBeforeClose(ByVal Wb as Workbook, _ 
 Cancel as Boolean) 
 a = MsgBox("Do you really want to close the workbook?", _ 
 vbYesNo) 
 If a = vbNo Then Cancel = True 
End Sub

See Also

Concepts

Application Object

Application Object Members