> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://nolongerset.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Throwback Thursday: August 28, 2025
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2025-08-28/
- Published: 2025-08-29T03:20:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:46:47.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we explore three different ways to determine the type of a variable in VBA.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

---

## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[TypeName vs. TypeOfYou can check the type of a variable in VBA using TypeName or TypeOf. But do you know when to use which? And why? Let’s explore.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/05/butterflies-1127666_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/typeof-vs-typename/)

[VarType in VBAThe VarType function lets you determine the underlying type of a variable. How does it fit in with TypeName and TypeOf?![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2021/05/butterfly-1218884_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/vartype-in-vba/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

[Determine Object TypeIs there a way to determine the Object type, when passing a reference to a function? I’m using a security permissions function, which determines if the user has permission to view/edit the Form pa…![](https://cdn.sstatic.net/Sites/stackoverflow/Img/apple-touch-icon.png?v=c78bd457575a)Stack Overflowmaxhugen![](https://cdn.sstatic.net/Sites/stackoverflow/Img/apple-touch-icon@2.png?v=73d79a89bded)](https://stackoverflow.com/q/2090578/154439)

## Developer Humor

> [haYoureAbsolutelyRight](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/1n2lfj8/hayoureabsolutelyright/)  
> by [u/precinct209](https://www.reddit.com/user/precinct209/) in [ProgrammerHumor](https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/) 

*Cover image generated by Ideogram*