GLOBAL VS PUBLIC variables

[x69pr]

i wonder where the difference lies. and can you mention examples where it is more appropriate to use one type over the other???

thanks in advance!

[RhinoBull]

Global declarations are only allowed in the General Modules.
However, declaring variable as Public (in the module) will serve the same purpose as Global.
The verdict: don't use Global - use Public.

[Hack]

"Public" replaced "Global" as the keyword indicating a project wide declaration.

I believe Public came into being with VB5 (although it may have been eariler) and Global was using in Vb 4 and previous.

Global is still available to support backward compatibility.

[Keithuk]

Global was used in VB2/3, Public came in with VB4 16/32bit they both mean the same but get used to using Public.

[Hack]

Ok....I was close. (I started with VB3 and definately remember Global.)

[Keithuk]

And I started with VB4 16bit and you could use Public in there. I've tried using Public in VB3 but it doesn't like it.