How can I tell if Excel (or OfficeXX) is installed

[SBendBuckeye]

I have a VBA code process that I want to generalize for possible future distribution. One of the utility pieces uses Excel in the background so I would need to disable that function if not running Excel and/or Office.

What is the best way to check for that situation? Can I read the registry, if so what keys do I look for? Or would I be OK if I just checked the dll settings to see if the office ones were selected?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Have a great day!

 

[combo]

For checking installation only - perhaps CreateObject("Excel.Application&quot will return Nothing or generate error if it is not possible.

combo

 

[SBendBuckeye]

Duh, that is so simple. Thanks for the idea.

Have a great weekend!