OFF98: Compile Error Using the Visible Property of UserForms (181059)

   Sub HideForm()
      UserForm1.Visible = False ' Generates a Compile error.
   End Sub

   Sub ShowForm()
      UserForm1.Visible = True  ' Generates a Compile error.
   End Sub
				

RESOLUTION

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NOTE: The following code samples assume your form is named UserForm1. Replace UserForm1 with the name of your form or a reference to your form.

How to Use the Show and Hide Methods

The following sample Visual Basic code hides a UserForm:

   Sub HideForm()
      UserForm1.Hide
   End Sub
				

The following sample Visual Basic code shows a UserForm:

   Sub ShowForm()
      UserForm1.Show
   End Sub
				

How to Use the Visible Property

The following sample Visual Basic code checks the Visible property of a form:

  Sub CheckFormState()

      ' Determine whether the form is visible.
      If UserForm1.Visible = True Then
         ' Do something when the form is visible.
      End If

      ' Determine whether the form is hidden.
      If UserForm1.Visible = False Then
          ' Do something when the form is hidden.
      End If

   End Sub