Macro Error Message

[Karen]

I posted this message a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure if I added a reply to
the old message if it would get "buried." So, I started a new one.

I recorded a macro over one year ago for a workbook that consists of many
worksheets. I have to edit the macro - I went to Tools > Macro > Macros >
Edit and I get the following error message. "Cannot edit a macro on a hidden
workbook. Unhide the workbook using the Unhide command." This workbook is
not hidden. What else could be happening and how do you fix this problem?

Finny suggested:
Try hiding it.
Then unhiding it.
That's all I've got right now.

SyrNO said:
Is it possible that you saved the macros in a module in Personal.xls? It is
typically a "hidden" workbook, but because it's open, the macros are always
available.

I went to the file properties and checked the hidden attribute and then
unchecked it again and that didn't work. Is there another way to do this?

How do I find out whether or not I saved the macros in a module in
Personal.xls?
HELP!

 

[Jim Jackson]

Did you try clicking on "Window/UnHide"? If you did save it to
"personal.xls" it will be listed in the box that opens.

 

[John]

Try Alt+F11 to open the VBE ("code editor") and have a look at the project
tree on the left hand side. You should be able to double-click each node in
the tree (unless its protected) to reveal the code behind. I assume most
will be empty, but you might find it that way.

Hope that helps

Best regards

John

 

[Tom Ogilvy]

Using Alt+F11 is the way to go. However, in Tools=>Macro=>macros, if the
macro is in the activeworkbook, it will only show the macro name. If it is in
another workbook (such as a hidden workbook), it will show the Workbook Name
as well

ex:

Personal.xls!MyMacro

 

[NickHK]

Karen,
By "Hidden", Excel is refering to the workbook's state inside Excel.
This is not connected with the Hidden attribute you can set say throught
Explorer>Right click>Properties.

NickHK

 

[Karen]

Thank you for your help - I just noticed that I did save it to "personal.xls"
I went to "Window/UnHide" and now my macro disappears.
Karen

 

[Karen]

Thank you for your help - Each one was empty
Karen

 

[Karen]

Thank you for your help - I just noticed that it was saved to "Personal.xls"
Karen

 

[Karen]

Thank you Nick - That's good to know.
Karen

Karen,
By "Hidden", Excel is refering to the workbook's state inside Excel.
This is not connected with the Hidden attribute you can set say throught
Explorer>Right click>Properties.

NickHK