Excel cell from which a Function is called

🔍 Excel Function Conundrum: Finding the Cell it's Called from! 🔍

Are you tired of searching for that hidden gem of a VBA equivalent to INDIRECT(ROW(), COLUMN())? Look no further because we've got you covered! 🙌

Here's the situation: you want to create a custom function, let's call it ThisRow_Col, that returns the value of a specific column in the same row it's called from. Regardless of which cell is active, you want to fetch that sweet value in an instant. 😎

So how do we tackle this seemingly complex problem? 🤔

💡 Introducing the Hidden Hero: Application.Caller 💡

Thanks to a fellow tech enthusiast, Charles, we have the answer! The key lies in the magical property called Application.Caller. 🎩 By utilizing this powerful feature, we can retrieve the column X of the current row, regardless of where the selection is. 🌟

Let's take a look at the code snippet that will make your dreams come true:

Function ThisRow_Col(rColumn As Range)
    ' Return INDIRECT(rcolumn & ROW())

    ThisRow_Col = Application.Caller.Worksheet.Cells(Application.Caller.Row, rColumn.Column).Value
End Function

🔎 Breaking it Down: The ThisRow_Col Function 🔎

The ThisRow_Col function takes a range object, rColumn, as its parameter. This allows Excel to automatically update the formulas whenever you move or insert columns. It's a win-win situation! 🏆

Inside the function, we use the Application.Caller.Worksheet property to identify the worksheet containing the caller cell. By combining it with Application.Caller.Row and rColumn.Column, we can pinpoint the exact location of the desired value. 🎯

And there you have it! With just a single function call, ThisRow_Col("A"), you'll receive the value of cell A2, given that the function call is in B2. Isn't that amazing? 😍

🔥 Pro Tip: Using Range Instead of String 🔥

While passing the column as a string (e.g., "A") works, we highly recommend using a range object as the parameter (e.g., ThisRow_Col(A1)). Why, you ask? Excel will automatically update the formulas if you ever decide to move or insert columns. It's like magic! ✨

Keep in mind that the convention here is to use the first row of the range as the reference point (A1 in this example). It's a small but important detail to make your life easier. 😉

💻 Now It's Your Turn! 💻

We hope this guide was helpful in solving your Excel cell conundrum! 🙌 Try out the ThisRow_Col function and see the magic happen. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, don't hesitate to let us know in the comments below! 📝

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