How to add a sheet with a specific name using VBA?

To add a new worksheet with a specific name using VBA in Excel, you can follow the steps below. This will create a macro that adds a new sheet and assigns it the desired name.

Here’s a simple example of how you can do it:

Sub AddSheetWithSpecificName()
    Dim sheetName As String
    sheetName = "YourSheetName"  ' Replace "YourSheetName" with the desired sheet name

    ' Check if the sheet already exists
    On Error Resume Next
    Dim ws As Worksheet
    Set ws = ThisWorkbook.Sheets(sheetName)
    On Error GoTo 0

    If ws Is Nothing Then
        ' Add the new sheet
        Set ws = ThisWorkbook.Sheets.Add(After:=ThisWorkbook.Sheets(ThisWorkbook.Sheets.Count))
        ws.Name = sheetName
    Else
        MsgBox "A sheet with the name '" & sheetName & "' already exists.", vbExclamation
    End If
End Sub

Open the VBA Editor:

Press `ALT` + `F11` in Excel to open the VBA editor.

Insert a New Module:

In the VBA editor, go to `Insert` > `Module` to insert a new module.

Write the VBA Code:

In the module window, you can write the following code:

Run the Macro:

Press `F5` or go to `Run` > `Run Sub/UserForm` to execute the code.

Explanation:

Variable Declaration: A `sheetName` variable is declared to hold the desired name for the new sheet.
Checking if the Sheet Already Exists:

It checks if a sheet with the specified name already exists using `On Error Resume Next`. If it exists, it alerts the user with a message box, preventing errors.

Adding the Sheet:

If the sheet doesn’t exist, it adds a new sheet at the end of the current sheets collection and assigns it the specified name.

Messages and Alerts:

If a sheet with the desired name already exists, it notifies the user.

Remember to replace `”YourSheetName”` with the name you want for your new worksheet. This script should be run with the workbook where you wish to add the new sheet open and accessible.

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