Initialize event

Occurs after an object is loaded, but before it's shown.

Syntax

Private Sub object_Initialize( )

The object placeholder represents an object expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list.

Remarks

The Initialize event is typically used to prepare an application or UserForm for use.Variables are assigned initial values, and controls may be moved or resized to accommodate initialization data.

Example

The following example assumes two UserForms in a program. In UserForm1's Initialize event, UserForm2 is loaded and shown. When the user clicks UserForm2, it is hidden and UserForm1 appears. When UserForm1 is clicked, UserForm2 is shown again.

' This is the Initialize event procedure for UserForm1
Private Sub UserForm_Initialize()
    Load UserForm2
    UserForm2.Show
End Sub
' This is the Click event of UserForm2
Private Sub UserForm_Click()
    UserForm2.Hide
End Sub

' This is the click event for UserForm1
Private Sub UserForm_Click()
    UserForm2.Show
End Sub

See also

• Events (Visual Basic Add-In Model)
• Events (Visual Basic for Applications)

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