XL: Macro to Convert Column Numbers to Column Letters

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Sample Visual Basic Procedure

   Sub Convert_Column()
       Dim MyColumn As String, Here As String

       ' Get the address of the active cell in the current selection
       Here = ActiveCell.Address

       ' Because .Address is $<columnletter>$<rownumber>, drop the first
       ' character and the characters after the column letter(s).
       MyColumn = Mid(Here, InStr(Here, "$") + 1, InStr(2, Here, "$") - 2)

       ' Show the answer.
       MsgBox MyColumn

   End Sub
				

If you run this macro from a worksheet, a message box displays the active cell's column letter.