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Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

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    Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

    I'm working on a project that converts a large dump of raw data(10k rows) into usable information and eliminates about 50% of inputs. I am a novice when it comes to VBA, but I want my scripts to be flexible if I move around the columns or add more. I'm currently using the following to find which range/column should be adjusted, but I feel like it's redundant.

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    I have over 25 Subs that each do a different function such as correcting "Jr" to "Jr.", "iii" to "III", etc. Right now, I have basically the same first 11 lines in every single one of them. I then use one master macro that calls all of these to run in the correct order.

    My question is, is there a way that I can make "r" be a global value that will move across the different subs, or do I need to Find then Set "r" in each and every one?

    Would it be better if I created another function to do the finding and just called that?

    If this is a stupid question, I'd appreciate if you could point me in the direction of a good resource to learn from. Most of my learning has been through trial and error thus far.

    Thanks
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    Re: Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

    1. Declare the variable as PUBLIC at the module level (i.e. at the top of the module before any subs)
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    2. Pass the variable to each macro as a parameter:
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    Re: Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

    If you declare r at the top of the code module above all the procedures, it will be global to all the procedures in that module.
    Dim r As Range

    If you do that and use the Public keyword, it would be global to all the procedures in any module within the workbook
    Public r As Range

    Scope Of Variables And Procedures
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    Re: Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

    Thank you! That was exactly what I was looking for.

    EDIT: Too hasty of a response, can I do something like this:

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    Or do I still have to do that in each Sub?
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    Re: Method to define a variable across multiple Modules?

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