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In VBA 7, 64 but version we are using pointer particularly in win api calls<br />
Such as LongPtr<br />
Can you please explain why it’s being used in place of long (I understand the 8byte memory space) but can’t that be achieved with LongLong.<br />
What is the exact difference please
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Another question I have is about MS activeX control reference<br />
I understand that the library is different for 64bit version<br />
So simple update when I move to 64 bit version<br />
But what I want 32 bit compatible application
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What are the challenges in converting excel applications written in 32 bit version to 64bit version
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What are the challenges in converting excel applications written in 32 bit version to 64bit version

Excel 32bit to 64bit

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