DoEvents - No Longer Set

DoEvents vs. Repaint in Microsoft Access

Can you use the Repaint method in place of the DoEvents function? It depends on what you're trying to do. Let's explore with some sample code.

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Poor Man's Status Bar in VBA

If you're looking for a quick and dirty way to keep track of a long-running process while developing, this VBA one-liner will do the trick.

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How DoEvents Works: The Nitty-Gritty Technical Details

A peek behind the scenes at the inner workings of the DoEvents function.

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A High-Level Overview of the DoEvents Function Call

Why does calling DoEvents save us from the dreaded "(Not Responding)" treatment? It's all about handling "Windows Messages."

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When (or Should I Say, How Often) to Call DoEvents

Too few calls to DoEvents, and your app may appear to be "(Not Responding)." Too many calls to DoEvents, and your app will run slow. Let's Goldilocks this thing.

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How to Use the DoEvents Function: A Demonstration

The demonstration and downloadable sample code in this article make it easy to understand how DoEvents works.

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How to Teach a Six-Year Old About the DoEvents Function

I challenge you to read this article without laughing or learning anything new about the DoEvents function.

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Demystifying DoEvents

The DoEvents function may be the single most misunderstood piece of code in the entire VBA language. In this series of articles, I'll try to remedy that.