- Basic Concepts
- Copy and Paste moves data between locations in Excel VBA
- Copy method copies selected data to clipboard
- Paste method pastes clipboard data to worksheet
- Implementation Methods
- Range object can be used for copying between worksheets
- PasteSpecial xlPasteValues copies only values
- Range.Copy with destination argument works faster than clipboard
- Value property provides direct value assignment
- Important Considerations
- Source and destination ranges must have compatible sizes
- Clear clipboard after paste to avoid conflicts
- Avoid using Select and Activate for copying
- PasteSpecial xlPasteAll should be avoided for formatting
- Advanced Features
- Copy between workbooks possible using Range object
- EnableSelection property can disable copy-paste
- PasteSpecial allows selective pasting of values, formats, or formulas