Online VBA to COBOL Converter

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How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from VBA to COBOL in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

Type or paste your VBA code in the input box.
Click the convert button.
The resulting COBOL code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from VBA to COBOL using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

VBA

COBOL

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

VBA

COBOL

Key differences between VBA and COBOL

Characteristic	VBA	COBOL
Syntax	Easy to read and write, similar to natural language.	Verbose and more rigid, designed for business applications.
Paradigm	Procedural and event-driven.	Procedural, with some support for object-oriented programming.
Typing	Dynamically typed.	Statically typed.
Performance	Generally slower, suitable for automation tasks.	Optimized for performance in business applications, often faster.
Libraries and frameworks	Limited to Microsoft Office applications and some COM libraries.	Rich set of libraries for business applications, including database access.
Community and support	Strong support within Microsoft Office community.	Niche community, but strong in legacy systems and enterprise environments.
Learning curve	Relatively easy for beginners, especially for those familiar with Office.	Steeper learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with business programming.

Online VBA to COBOL Converter

How to use this tool?

Examples

Key differences between VBA and COBOL

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