XL97: Syntax Errors Calculating Functions or Opening a Workbook (171659)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q171659 SYMPTOMS
When you recalculate values in a Microsoft Excel workbook that contains a
custom function, the Visual Basic Editor may be started and you may receive
the following error message:
Compile Error:
Syntax Error
If you switch back to Microsoft Excel by using the taskbar in Microsoft
Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Excel may appear to stop
responding.
If you attempt to close the Visual Basic Editor or reset the custom
function, the error message continues to appear.
NOTE: This problem may also occur when you open a Microsoft Excel workbook;
functions in a workbook are calculated when you open it.
CAUSE
This problem is caused by a syntax error in a custom function. The error
message appears to be in a loop because the error message appears for each
cell in the workbook that calls the custom function.
WORKAROUND
To resolve this problem, correct the syntax error in the custom function.
Before you can make the proper corrections, you must dismiss the error
messages. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Reset on the Standard toolbar in the Visual Basic Editor.
- Click OK for each error message.
- Continue with steps 1 and 2 until no error messages appear.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products
listed at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/21/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kberrmsg kbProgramming KB171659 |
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