It looks strange doesn't it.
GetObject has two optional arguments. The comma is just a quick way of
getting to the second argument.
You could just as easily write: Set oExcel =
GetObject(Class:="Excel.Application") but it's longer to type and read.

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Rob van Gelder - http://www.vangelder.co.nz/excel


"Todd Huttenstine" wrote in message
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In the code below, on the 2nd line of code where it says: Set oExcel =
GetObject(, "Excel.Application")
What does the "," in (, "Excel.Application") do? WHy is there a comma
there?

On Error Resume Next
Set oExcel = GetObject(, "Excel.Application")
On Error GoTo 0
If oExcel Is Nothing Then
'Excel wasn't open - open a new one
Set oExcel = GetObject("", "Excel.Application")
End If