Copy Paste in VBA

Below are some examples of how to copy-paste in Excel using VBA.

The basic thing we do in Excel is copy, cut, and paste the data from one cell to another. It requires no special introduction as well. However, learning VBA coding is important to understand the same concept in coding language. Copy paste in VBA is the routine task we do daily in Excel. To copy first, we need to decide which cell to copy.

Assume you have the word "Excel VBA" in cell A1.

For example, if you want to copy cell A1, we can use the VBA RANGE object.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()

  Range ("A1").

End Sub

We can see all its properties and methods when you reference the cell. So, select the method "Copy."

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()

  Range("A1").Copy

End Sub

After selecting the method, press the "Spacebar" key to see the argument of the copy method.

It shows "Destination."

It is nothing, but where do you want to copy-paste values in VBA without selecting the PASTE method.

If we are pasting in the same sheet, we can select the cell using the Range object. For example, let us say if we want to paste the value in the B3 cell, we can put the destination as "Range("B3")."

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()

  Range("A1").Copy Destination:=Range("B3")

End Sub

It will copy the data from cell A1 and paste it into cell B3.

We can also use the below method to paste the data.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()
  
  Range("A1").Copy
  Range("B3").Select
  ActiveSheet.Paste

End Sub

First, we will copy and select the data from cell A1 and paste it into cell B3.

Suppose we want to copy-paste the value from the different worksheets using VBA macro, then in the Destination argument. In that case, we need to reference the sheet name using the WORKSHEETS object and then mention the range of cells in that WORKSHEET. The below code will do the job.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()

  Range("A1").Copy Destination:=Worksheets("Sheet2").Range("B3")

End Sub

If we want to copy the data from a specific sheet and paste it into another separate sheet, we need to mention both the names of the sheets.

Firstly, we need to mention the copying sheet.

Worksheets("Sheet1").Range("A1").Copy

Then, in the "Destination argument," we need to mention the targeted worksheet name and range of the cell.

Destination:=Worksheets("Sheet2").Range("B3")

So, the code should be like this.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example()

  Worksheets("Sheet1").Range("A1").Copy Destination:=Worksheets("Sheet2").Range("B3")

End Sub

We have seen how to copy from one worksheet to another worksheet in the same workbook. But, we can also do this from one workbook to another workbook.

Take a look at the below code.

Code:

SubCopy_Example()

  Workbooks("Book 1.xlsx").Worksheets("Sheet1").Range("A1").Copy
  Workbooks("Book 2.xlsx").Activate

  ActiveWorkbook.Worksheets("Sheet 2").Select
  ActiveSheet.Paste

End Sub

Firstly, it will copy the data from the worksheet "Sheet1" in the workbook "Book1.xlsx" from cell A1.

“Workbooks("Book 1.xlsx").Worksheets("Sheet1").Range("A1").Copy”

Then it will activate the workbook “Book 2.xlsx”.

Workbooks("Book 2.xlsx").Activate

The active workbook will select the worksheet "Sheet 2."

ActiveWorkbook.Worksheets("Sheet 2").Select

Now in the active sheet, it will paste.

ActiveSheet.Paste

We have one more alternative way of having the data from one cell to another cell. Assume you have the word "Excel VBA" in cell A1 and you need the same to come in cell B3.

One method we have seen is using the VBA copy and paste method. Now, we will show you one of the alternative ways. Look at the below piece of code to understand.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example1()

  Range("A1").Value = Range("B3").Value

End Sub

The above says whatever the value is there in cell A1 should be equal to the value in cell B3.

Range("A1").Value = Range("B3").Value

Even though this is not a copy and paste method still adds more value to our coding knowledge.

Now, we will see different ways of VBA copy and paste values. Assume you are in cell A1 as shown in the below image.

• If we want to copy and paste, we need to reference the cell here. Rather, we can use the property of the Selection.Copy method.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example1()

  Selection.Copy Destination:=Range("B3")

End Sub

OR

Sub Copy_Example1()

  ActiveCell.Copy Destination:=Range("B3")

End Sub

• If you want to copy the entire used range of the worksheet, you can use the below code.

Code:

Sub Copy_Example2()

  Worksheets("Sheet1").UsedRange.Copy Destination:=Worksheets("Sheet2").Range("A1")

End Sub

It will copy the entire used range in the worksheet "Sheet1" and paste it into the worksheet "Sheet2."