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    Function inside a button to randomly generate number?

    Hi

    I am trying to put a function into a button.

    The function is

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    Then I added an array (spin_range) that cover four cells with values 1, 2, 3, 4.

    Then I added =randomselection(spin_range) which randomly generates either 1, 2, 3 or 4.

    Now I want to add a button to generate this in a cell so I don't have to click into the formula and refresh.

    How do I do this?

    Many thanks
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    Re: Function inside a button to randomly generate number?

    Hi,

    I don't fully understand your request and why you need a VBA function to do this. Surely the simplest solution is to have
    1. Your range of values in A1:A4,
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    Now just link your button to a macro which contains the code
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    Re: Function inside a button to randomly generate number?

    I'm struggling in understanding the need for this, too. I assume that fkalinx wants to reuse the generic function.

    fkalinx - you cannot tie a function to a button. You also say that you want this random value to be placed in a cell. Both require a subroutine. So, write a quick subroutine that calls your function and then places that value in the cell of your choice. Assign that macro/subroutine to the button.

    Or, could you just hit the F9 key to recalculate?
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