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Const statement Const Statement [Runtime] Defines a string as a constant.

Syntax: Const Text = Expression Parameters: Text: Any constant name that follows the standard variable naming conventions. A constant is a variable that helps to improve the readability of a program. Constants are not defined as a specific type of variable, but rather are used as placeholders in the code. You can only define a constant once and it cannot be modified. Use the following statement to define a constant: CONST ConstName=Expression The type of expression is irrelevant. If a program is started, $[officename] Basic converts the program code internally so that each time a constant is used, the defined expression replaces it. Example: Sub ExampleConst Const iVar = 1964 MsgBox iVar Const sVar = "Program", dVar As Double = 1.00 MsgBox sVar & " " & dVar End Sub