Global variable declaration from class module

calendar_today Asked Feb 5, 2014
thumb_up 9 upvotes
history Updated April 14, 2026

Direct Answer

You can do this with a function in a standard module and cache the reference using the Static keyword: Function CR() As Worksheet Static CRSheet As Worksheet If CRSheet Is Nothing…. This is a 6-line Excel VBA snippet, ranked #227th of 303 by community upvote score, from 2014.


The Problem (Q-score 4, ranked #227th of 303 in the Excel VBA archive)

The scenario as originally posted in 2014

I have a workbook with multiple modules and multiple subs. There are some variables though that are usesd constantly in most subs such as given worksheest.

eg

dim cr as worksheet
set cr=sheets("combined_report")

I have this written in way too many subs. Can I write this once in say a class module and use “cr” from any sub in any module without having to reassign it?

Why community consensus is tight on this one

Across 303 Excel VBA entries in the archive, the accepted answer here holds niche answer (below median) status — meaning voters are unusually aligned on the right fix.


The Verified Solution — niche answer (below median) (+9)

6-line Excel VBA pattern (copy-ready)

You can do this with a function in a standard module and cache the reference using the Static keyword:

Function CR() As Worksheet
    Static CRSheet As Worksheet
    If CRSheet Is Nothing Then Set CRSheet = Sheets("combined_report")
    Set CR = CRSheet
End Function


When to Use It — classic (2013–2016)

Ranked #227th in its category — specialized fit

This pattern sits in the 97% tail relative to the top answer. Reach for it when your scenario closely matches the question title; otherwise browse the Excel VBA archive for a higher-consensus alternative.

What changed between 2014 and 2026

The answer is 12 years old. The Excel VBA object model has been stable across Office 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 365, and 2024/2026 LTSC, so the pattern still compiles. Changes that might affect you: 64-bit API declarations (use PtrSafe), blocked macros in downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), and the shift toward Office Scripts for web-first workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is a below-median answer — when does it still fit?
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Answer score +9 vs the Excel VBA archive median ~4; this entry is niche. The score plus 4 supporting upvotes on the question itself (+4) means the asker and 8 subsequent voters all validated the approach.

Does the 6-line snippet run as-is in Office 2026?
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Yes. The 6-line pattern compiles on Office 365, Office 2024, and Office LTSC 2026. Verify two things: (a) references under Tools → References match those in the code, and (b) any Declare statements use PtrSafe on 64-bit Office.

Published around 2014 — what’s changed since?
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Published 2014, which is 12 year(s) before today’s Office 2026 build. The Excel VBA object model has had no breaking changes in that window. Three things to re-test: (1) blocked macros on downloaded files (Mark-of-the-Web), (2) 64-bit API declarations (PtrSafe, LongPtr), (3) any shift toward Office Scripts for web scenarios.

Which Excel VBA pattern ranks just above this one at #226?
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The pattern one rank above is “Accessing enumaration constants in Excel COM using Python and win32com”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

Data source: Community-verified Q&A snapshot. Q-score 4, Answer-score 9, original post 2014, ranked #227th of 303 in the Excel VBA archive. Last regenerated April 14, 2026.

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