Automatic tab titles

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Does anyone know of a method of getting tab titles to update automatically to
changes in worksheet contents? i.e. if I have a worksheet with a list of
words which I want to set equal to tab titles, so when I change the words the
titles update automatically, is this possible?

Like a normal function but for tab titles.

Thanks
 
Hi,

Try this. Alt + f11 to open VB editor. Double Click 'This Workbook' and
paste this in on the right. Enter a name in A1 and provided it's a legal name
Sheet 1 will be changed to that name. A2 for Sheet 2 etc. If you have more
than 10 sheets extend to range A1 - A10.

Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Sub
On Error Resume Next
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
Application.EnableEvents = False
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Value
Application.EnableEvents = True
End If
End Sub

Mike
 
Hi,

Forget that. Right click a sheet tab, View code and paste this in there.

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Sub
On Error Resume Next
If Not Intersect(Target, Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
Application.EnableEvents = False
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Value
Application.EnableEvents = True
End If
End Sub

Mike
 
The code given by Mike is great.
I would suggest a very small change to it, (use this only if you intend to
change the name of Sheet 1 else just use Mike's code.)

Replace the Line
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
To
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheet1.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then

Cheers,
 
I wouldn't use either the worksheet's name or its codename. I'd use:

If Not Intersect(Target, Me.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then

Me is the thing that owns the code--in this case, it's the worksheet.
 
hello,
this is something i have been looking for.
when i tried this, only the first sheet tab changes others don't.
any ideas?
 
The code is written to react to a single change in a single cell.

But each time you change a single cell, then the event should fire and a
worksheet named should be changed.

If this doesn't help, post the current code you're using and explain what you're
changing.
 
Hi, here's the code I've used.
What I am looking for is like where cell A1=tab name in all sheets.

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Sub
On Error Resume Next
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheet1.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
Application.EnableEvents = False
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Value
Application.EnableEvents = True
End If
End Sub
 
So you want to be able to go to any sheet and change A1 and then see that
worksheet name change?

If yes, then I wouldn't use the code you have. Delete it and try this workbook
event instead (Workbook events go under the ThisWorkbook module).

Option Explicit
Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range)

'one cell at a time
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Then Exit Sub

If Intersect(Target, Sh.Range("A1")) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub 'not in A1
End If

On Error Resume Next 'just in case it's not a valid name
Sh.Name = Sh.Range("a1").Value
If Err.Number <> 0 Then
MsgBox Sh.Name & " cannot be renamed to: " & Target.Value
Err.Clear
End If
On Error GoTo 0

End Sub

Hi, here's the code I've used.
What I am looking for is like where cell A1=tab name in all sheets.

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Sub
On Error Resume Next
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheet1.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
Application.EnableEvents = False
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Value
Application.EnableEvents = True
End If
End Sub
 
Thanks Dave, this exactly what I'm looking for.

How do I use it as a workbook event? VB code automatically assigns to sheet.

Pls let me know
 
The code will go in the ThisWorkbook module. Not under each worksheet.

You'll want to remove any previous code you've tried in those worksheet modules.

Then inside the VBE, you can
hit ctrl-r to see the project explorer
Then you'll see something that looks like windows explorer (usually on the left
side).
Expand the projects so that you can see your workbook (click on those +'s in the
little boxes).

You'll see the ThisWorkbook module.
double click on that and paste the code into the right hand code window that
just opened.

See Debra Dalgleish's site for some instructions with pictures:
http://www.contextures.com/xlvba01.html#Workbook
Thanks Dave, this exactly what I'm looking for.

How do I use it as a workbook event? VB code automatically assigns to sheet.

Pls let me know
 
Thanks a lot !
It works well
--
Cheers !


Dave Peterson said:
The code will go in the ThisWorkbook module. Not under each worksheet.

You'll want to remove any previous code you've tried in those worksheet modules.

Then inside the VBE, you can
hit ctrl-r to see the project explorer
Then you'll see something that looks like windows explorer (usually on the left
side).
Expand the projects so that you can see your workbook (click on those +'s in the
little boxes).

You'll see the ThisWorkbook module.
double click on that and paste the code into the right hand code window that
just opened.

See Debra Dalgleish's site for some instructions with pictures:
http://www.contextures.com/xlvba01.html#Workbook
 
Hi Dave,
What do i need to change to your code to update the sheet name automatically when the reference cell A1 is a formula ?
Thanks
Nicolas



Dave Peterson wrote:

So you want to be able to go to any sheet and change A1 and then see
02-Aug-08

So you want to be able to go to any sheet and change A1 and then see tha
worksheet name change

If yes, then I wouldn't use the code you have. Delete it and try this workboo
event instead (Workbook events go under the ThisWorkbook module)

Option Explici
Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range

'one cell at a tim
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Then Exit Su

If Intersect(Target, Sh.Range("A1")) Is Nothing The
Exit Sub 'not in A
End I

On Error Resume Next 'just in case it's not a valid nam
Sh.Name = Sh.Range("a1").Valu
If Err.Number <> 0 The
MsgBox Sh.Name & " cannot be renamed to: " & Target.Valu
Err.Clea
End I
On Error GoTo

End Su

Sena wrote

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Dave Peterson

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Automatic tab titles
Does anyone know of a method of getting tab titles to update automatically to
changes in worksheet contents? i.e. if I have a worksheet with a list of
words which I want to set equal to tab titles, so when I change the words the
titles update automatically, is this possible

Like a normal function but for tab titles

Thanks

Hi,Try this. Alt + f11 to open VB editor.
Hi

Try this. Alt + f11 to open VB editor. Double Click 'This Workbook' and
paste this in on the right. Enter a name in A1 and provided it's a legal name
Sheet 1 will be changed to that name. A2 for Sheet 2 etc. If you have more
than 10 sheets extend to range A1 - A10

Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Su
On Error Resume Nex
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing The
Application.EnableEvents = Fals
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Valu
Application.EnableEvents = Tru
End I
End Su

Mik

:

Hi,Forget that. Right click a sheet tab, View code and paste this in there.
Hi

Forget that. Right click a sheet tab, View code and paste this in there

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Su
On Error Resume Nex
If Not Intersect(Target, Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing The
Application.EnableEvents = Fals
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Valu
Application.EnableEvents = Tru
End I
End Su

Mik

:

The code given by Mike is great.
The code given by Mike is great.
I would suggest a very small change to it, (use this only if you intend to
change the name of Sheet 1 else just use Mike's code.

Replace the Lin
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing The
T
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheet1.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing The

Cheers
--
Tausif Mohamme

:

I wouldn't use either the worksheet's name or its codename.
I wouldn't use either the worksheet's name or its codename. I'd use

If Not Intersect(Target, Me.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing The

Me is the thing that owns the code--in this case, it's the worksheet

Tausif wrote

--

Dave Peterson

hello,this is something i have been looking for.
hello
this is something i have been looking for
when i tried this, only the first sheet tab changes others do not
any ideas
-
Cheers

:

The code is written to react to a single change in a single cell.
The code is written to react to a single change in a single cell

But each time you change a single cell, then the event should fire and a
worksheet named should be changed.

If this doesn't help, post the current code you're using and explain what you're
changing.

Sena wrote:

--

Dave Peterson

Hi, here's the code I've used.
Hi, here's the code I've used.
What I am looking for is like where cell A1=tab name in all sheets.

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Or IsEmpty(Target) Then Exit Sub
On Error Resume Next
If Not Intersect(Target, Sheet1.Range("A1:A10")) Is Nothing Then
Application.EnableEvents = False
Sheets(Target.Row).Name = Target.Value
Application.EnableEvents = True
End If
End Sub


--
Cheers !


:

So you want to be able to go to any sheet and change A1 and then see
So you want to be able to go to any sheet and change A1 and then see that
worksheet name change?

If yes, then I wouldn't use the code you have. Delete it and try this workbook
event instead (Workbook events go under the ThisWorkbook module).

Option Explicit
Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range)

'one cell at a time
If Target.Cells.Count > 1 Then Exit Sub

If Intersect(Target, Sh.Range("A1")) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub 'not in A1
End If

On Error Resume Next 'just in case it's not a valid name
Sh.Name = Sh.Range("a1").Value
If Err.Number <> 0 Then
MsgBox Sh.Name & " cannot be renamed to: " & Target.Value
Err.Clear
End If
On Error GoTo 0

End Sub


Sena wrote:

--

Dave Peterson

Thanks Dave, this exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks Dave, this exactly what I am looking for.

How do I use it as a workbook event? VB code automatically assigns to sheet.

Pls let me know
--
Cheers !


:

The code will go in the ThisWorkbook module. Not under each worksheet.
The code will go in the ThisWorkbook module. Not under each worksheet.

You'll want to remove any previous code you've tried in those worksheet modules.

Then inside the VBE, you can
hit ctrl-r to see the project explorer
Then you'll see something that looks like windows explorer (usually on the left
side).
Expand the projects so that you can see your workbook (click on those +'s in the
little boxes).

You'll see the ThisWorkbook module.
double click on that and paste the code into the right hand code window that
just opened.

See Debra Dalgleish's site for some instructions with pictures:
http://www.contextures.com/xlvba01.html#Workbook

Sena wrote:

--

Dave Peterson

Re: Automatic tab titles
Thanks a lot !
It works well
--
Cheers !


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So all of the entries in A1 in each of the sheets is a formula?

If that's true, then you could use:

Option Explicit
Private Sub Workbook_SheetCalculate(ByVal Sh As Object)

Dim myStr As String

myStr = Sh.Range("A1").Value

If Sh.Name = myStr Then
'no need to change the name to itself!
Else
On Error Resume Next 'just in case it's not a valid name
Sh.Name = myStr
If Err.Number <> 0 Then
MsgBox Sh.Name & " cannot be renamed to: " & myStr
Err.Clear
End If
On Error GoTo 0
End If

End Sub
 
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