Just to add, that is a convention/the syntax for all functions and
subprocedures, not just for message boxes.

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Regards,
Tom Ogilvy


"Bob Phillips" wrote in message
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If you are just calling MsgBox there is no need for parantheses

Msgbox myMessage,vbYesNo

If you are returning the Msgbox result (the button pressed) and testing
that, parentheses are needed

If MsgBox(myMessage,vbYesNo) = vbYes Then
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HTH

Bob Phillips

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"Gig" wrote in message
oups.com...
I'm currently new to and studying VBA and having trouble understanding
the msgbox function.
Why is it that sometimes you have to include the arguments in
parentheses and other times you don't. I've noticed that when just a
prompt is required, it seems that the parentheses are not required.
Looked all over and haven't found an answer.
Thanks,
Greg