How to use the CBYTE Function (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel CBYTE function converts a value to a byte (ie: number between 0 and 255).

Syntax

The syntax for the CBYTE function in Microsoft Excel is:

CByte( expression )

Parameters or Arguments

expression

The value to convert to a byte.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The CBYTE function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

Let's look at some Excel CBYTE function examples and explore how to use the CBYTE function in Excel VBA code:

Dim LCompare as Byte

LCompare = CByte(12)

In this example, the variable LCompare would now contain the byte value 12.