How To Delete Vba Project In Excel

How to Delete VBA Project in Excel

Deleting a VBA project in Excel involves a few simple steps. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:

1. Open the Excel file that contains the VBA project.
2. Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
3. In the VBA editor, click on Tools in the menu bar.
4. Select VBAProject Properties from the drop-down menu.
5. A new window will appear. Go to the Protection tab.
6. Uncheck the checkbox that says “Lock project for viewing”.
7. Click OK to close the window.
8. In the VBA editor, navigate to the Project Explorer (usually on the left side of the screen).
9. Expand the VBAProject node to see the individual modules and forms.
10. Right-click on the VBAProject node and select Remove VBAProject.
11. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Yes to delete the VBA project.
12. Save the Excel file to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can easily delete a VBA project in Excel. Please note that deleting a VBA project cannot be undone, so make sure to backup your Excel file before proceeding.

Example:

Let’s say you have an Excel file called MyWorkbook.xlsm that contains a VBA project. By following the steps above, you can remove the VBA project from the file.