VBA: How to prevent unintentional data loss when using ClearContents method on a filtered range?
I've encountered a strange issue with I'm working on a VBA script that processes a filtered range in Excel, and I want to clear contents from specific cells while preserving the data in the other visible rows. However, when I use the `ClearContents` method, it seems to affect all rows, not just the visible ones, which leads to unintentional data loss. Here’s a code snippet I've been using: ```vba Sub ClearFilteredCells() Dim ws As Worksheet Set ws = ThisWorkbook.Sheets("Data") Dim rng As Range Set rng = ws.Range("A2:A100").SpecialCells(xlCellTypeVisible) ' This line is causing issues rng.ClearContents End Sub ``` I've tried using `Application.Intersect`, but it seems like a workaround rather than a proper solution. I also read that `ClearContents` does not inherently differentiate between visible and hidden cells in a filtered range, but I want to ensure I'm not losing data inadvertently. I've encountered situations where the data in hidden rows gets wiped out, which is not what I expect. How can I modify my approach to only clear contents of specific cells or rows that are visible in a filtered range without affecting hidden data? Is there a more reliable method to achieve this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I'm on Linux using the latest version of Vba. Am I missing something obvious?