How to use the CHDRIVE Statement (VBA)

Description

The Microsoft Excel CHDRIVE statement allows you to change the current drive.

Syntax

The syntax for the CHDRIVE statement in Microsoft Excel is:

ChDrive drive

Parameters or Arguments

drive

The drive that you wish to change to.

Note

• The CHDRIVE statement lets you change the drive. If you need to change the current directory as well, try using the CHDIR statement.

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 CHDRIVE statement can be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.

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

ChDrive "S"
Result: Sets the current drive to S

ChDrive "C"
Result: Sets the current drive to C

For example:

ChDrive "S"
ChDir "S:\Games"

In this example, the current drive is set to the S drive. Then the current directory is set to S:\Games.