How to get current working directory using vba?

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Ullan picture Ullan · Nov 6, 2013 · Viewed 282.6k times · Source

I am using MS Excel 2010 and trying to get the current directory using the below code,

    path = ActiveWorkbook.Path

But ActiveWorkbook.Path returns blank.

Answer

jacouh picture jacouh · Nov 6, 2013

I've tested this:

When I open an Excel document D:\db\tmp\test1.xlsm:

  • CurDir() returns C:\Users\[username]\Documents

  • ActiveWorkbook.Path returns D:\db\tmp

So CurDir() has a system default and can be changed.

ActiveWorkbook.Path does not change for the same saved Workbook.

For example, CurDir() changes when you do "File/Save As" command, and select a random directory in the File/Directory selection dialog. Then click on Cancel to skip saving. But CurDir() has already changed to the last selected directory.

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