var is not the same as Variant. var is merely a placeholder for the real type, which the compiler infers from the RHS expression type. Variant is closer to obje

var is not the same as Variant. var is merely a placeholder for the real type, which the compiler infers from the RHS expression type. Variant is closer to object than var. EDIT: It turns out the parent and I agree 100%. Darn double negatives! :)