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In order to open a UserForm automatically, you will need to use the “open”
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Here is the code to add to the “ThisWorkbook” object’s Open event:<\/p>\n

Private Sub Workbook_Open()\r\n    UserForm1.Show\r\nEnd Sub\r\n<\/pre>\n
After you save and close the workbook, and then reopen it, the UserForm will automatically appear.<\/p>\n
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PS.  Make sure you save the workbook as an xlsm (macro enabled workbook), because you do have VBA code in it (which is considered a macro)!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Let me know if you have questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In order to open a UserForm automatically, you will need to use the “open” event of the Excel workbook. Here is the code to add to the “ThisWorkbook” object’s Open event: Private Sub Workbook_Open() UserForm1.Show End Sub After you save and close the workbook, and then reopen it, the UserForm will automatically appear. PS. 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