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VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is a programming language used in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, to automate tasks and create custom functions. One of the useful features of VBA is the ability to center text within a cell or range of cells. This can be achieved by using the VBA code “HorizontalAlignment = xlCenter” which specifies that the text should be centered horizontally within the selected cells. Additionally, the code “VerticalAlignment = xlCenter” can be used to center the text vertically. This allows for easier formatting of data and presentation of information in a visually appealing manner. With the use of VBA, centering text in Excel can be done efficiently and consistently, saving time and improving the overall appearance of the spreadsheet.
Center Text Using VBA (With Example)
You can use the HorizontalAlignment and VerticalAlignment properties in VBA to center the text in specific cells in Excel horizontally and vertically, respectively.
Here are three common ways to use these properties in practice:
Method 1: Center Text Horizontally Using VBA
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").HorizontalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
Method 2: Center Text Vertically Using VBA
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").VerticalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
Method 3: Center Text Both Horizontally & Vertically Using VBA
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").HorizontalAlignment = xlCenter
Range("A2:A11").VerticalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
The following examples show how to use each method in practice with the following dataset in Excel:
Example 1: Center Text Horizontally Using VBA
We can create the following macro to center the text in each cell in the range A2:A11 horizontally:
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").HorizontalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
When we run this macro, we receive the following output:
Notice that the text in each cell in the range A2:A11 has been centered horizontally.
Example 2: Center Text Vertically Using VBA
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").VerticalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
When we run this macro, we receive the following output:
Notice that the text in each cell in the range A2:A11 has been centered vertically.
Example 3: Center Text Both Horizontally & Vertically Using VBA
We can create the following macro to center the text in each cell in the range A2:A11 both horizontally and vertically:
Sub CenterText()
Range("A2:A11").HorizontalAlignment = xlCenter
Range("A2:A11").VerticalAlignment = xlCenter
End Sub
When we run this macro, we receive the following output:
Notice that the text in each cell in the range A2:A11 has been centered both horizontally and vertically.
Additional Resources
The following tutorials explain how to perform other common tasks in VBA: