If you have been searching for the term you are likely looking for one of two things: either the standalone VBA 7.1 runtime for legacy systems, or the exclusive developer package that includes the full Object Library and integration tools.
If you need the absolute latest VBA language features (like PtrSafe for 64-bit APIs), ensure you are running VBA 7.1, available exclusively via the methods described in Method 2 above. Article last updated: October 2025. Microsoft product names and licensing terms are subject to change. Always verify via official Microsoft documentation. If you have been searching for the term
| Your Status | Action Required | | :--- | :--- | | | Install Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. The VBA Core comes free with it (but not exclusive). | | Paid Developer | Log into Visual Studio Subscription portal. Search for "VBA 7.1 SDK." Download the exclusive MSI. | | IT Admin | Use Volume Licensing Service Center + Office Deployment Tool to push VBA components. | | Someone with a broken VBA | Run Office repair ( Control Panel > Programs > Change > Repair ). Do not download standalone DLLs. | Microsoft product names and licensing terms are subject