Name
Error Statement
Syntax
Error [errornumber
]
-
errornumber
Use: Optional
Data Type: Long
Any valid error code
Description
Raises an error
Rules at a glance
The Error
statement is included only for backward
compatibility; instead, if you’re using standard Visual Basic
error handling, you should use the Err.Raise method and the
Err
object. Otherwise, you should use structured
exception handling with the Try...Catch
construct.
Programming Tips and Gotchas
The Error
statement has been a
“compatibility” statement for several versions of Visual
Basic. Interestingly, it managed to survive the general purge of
outdated language elements. Despite its persistence, we still
recommend that its use be strictly avoided.
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