Excel VBA Programming The Complete Guide - The Option Base 1 Syntax and Write Array Values to Cells

The video tutorial explains the use of Option Base 1 in VBA, which allows arrays to start indexing from 1 instead of 0. It covers how to declare and use arrays with this setting, access their elements, and write array values to a spreadsheet. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding zero-based indexing, as it is common in most programming languages, and encourages developers to become comfortable with it over time.

What does the 'Option Base 1' setting do in VBA?

• It starts array indices at 0.

• It starts array indices at 1.

• It allows arrays to have unlimited elements.

• It changes the data type of arrays.

How many elements can the array 'justTheWeekend' hold when 'Option Base 1' is used?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What happens if you try to access an index position not defined in the array?

• The program will ignore the request.

• An error will occur.

• The program will return a default value.

• The program will crash.

When writing array values to a spreadsheet, how does VBA determine where to place the values?

• It places them randomly.

• It places them vertically by default.

• It places them in reverse order.

• It places them in the order they are stored in the array.

What is the benefit of using arrays in VBA when dealing with spreadsheets?

• They can store only one value at a time.

• They can store and paste multiple values at once.

• They automatically sort data.

• They increase the speed of the spreadsheet.