How to use the CHR Function (VBA)

MS Excel: How to use the CHR Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CHR function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel CHR function returns the character based on the ASCII value.
The CHR function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a String/Text Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the CHR function in Microsoft Excel is:

Chr( ascii_value )

Parameters or Arguments

ascii_value

The ASCII value used to retrieve the character.

Returns

The CHR function returns a string value.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CHR function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.
Let's look at some Excel CHR function examples and explore how to use the CHR function in Excel VBA code:

Chr (87)
Result: "W"

Chr (105)
Result: "i"

For example:

Dim LResult As String

LResult = Chr(87)

In this example, the variable called LResult would now contain the value "W".