To get the first column of the selection, use
Dim ColNum As Integer
ColNum = Selection.Cells(1,1).Column
To get the number of columns selected, use
Dim ColCount As Integer
ColCount = Selection.Columns.Count
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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
"Ralph Heidecke" wrote in message
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What is the best way to capture the number of the 1st column
and the number
of columns of an area selected by a user?