VBA – Wait, Delay, Create a Timer While Running Code
Wait or Delay in VBA
There are many instances when a timer could be useful in Excel, here is one method to try:
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Sub MyTimer() Application.Wait Now + TimeValue("00:00:05") MsgBox ("5 seconds") End Sub |
A couple uses of a timer in Excel VBA are pausing code and measuring elapsed time. The following will take you to the respective place I’ve posted an example of each use:
1. Pause code execution for a desired amount of time with Application.Wait (simulating a timer)
link: Hide Excel
2. Measure elapsed time with a Timer in VBA
link: Benchmarking Code
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