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Q: Which VBA Core pattern ranks just above this one at #34?

The pattern one rank above is “Overflow when multiplying Integers and assigning to Long”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

The Problem (Q-score 13, ranked #35th of 95 in the VBA Core archive)

The scenario as originally posted in 2009

Usually I use this piece of code to retrieve the content of a folder in VBA. But this doesn’t work in the case of a sharepoint. How can I do ?

Dim folder As folder
Dim f As File
Dim fs As New FileSystemObject

Set folder = fs.GetFolder("//sharepoint.address/path/to/folder")

For Each f In folder.Files
    'Do something
Next f

EDIT (after a good comment by shahkalpesh) :

I can access to the sharepoint if I enter the address in Windows Explorer. Access to the sharepoint needs an authentification, but it’s transparent, because it relies on the Windows login.

Why community consensus is tight on this one

Across 95 VBA Core 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) (+8)

3-line VBA Core pattern (copy-ready)

In addition to:

myFilePath = replace(myFilePath, "/", "")
myFilePath = replace(myFilePath, "http:", "")

also replace space:

myFilePath = replace(myFilePath, " ", "%20")

When to Use It — vintage (14+ years old, pre-2013)

Ranked #35th in its category — specialized fit

This pattern sits in the 93% tail relative to the top answer. Reach for it when your scenario closely matches the question title; otherwise browse the VBA Core archive for a higher-consensus alternative.

What changed between 2009 and 2026

The answer is 17 years old. The VBA Core 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 +8 vs the VBA Core archive median ~4; this entry is niche. The score plus 13 supporting upvotes on the question itself (+13) means the asker and 7 subsequent voters all validated the approach.

Does the 3-line snippet run as-is in Office 2026?
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Yes. The 3-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.

This answer is 17 years old. Is it still relevant in 2026?
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Published 2009, which is 17 year(s) before today’s Office 2026 build. The VBA Core 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 VBA Core pattern ranks just above this one at #34?
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The pattern one rank above is “Overflow when multiplying Integers and assigning to Long”. If your use case overlaps, compare both before committing.

Data source: Community-verified Q&A snapshot. Q-score 13, Answer-score 8, original post 2009, ranked #35th of 95 in the VBA Core archive. Last regenerated April 14, 2026.

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