How can I copy columns from one sheet to another with VBA in Excel?

Question

I\'m trying to write a macro that copies the content of column 1 from sheet 1 to column 2 on sheet 2. This is how the module looks like but, when I run it, I get

Answer 1

The following works fine for me in Excel 2007. It is simple, and performs a full copy (retains all formatting, etc.):

Sheets("Sheet1").Columns(1).Copy Destination:=Sheets("Sheet2").Columns(2)

"Columns" returns a Range object, and so this is utilizing the "Range.Copy" method. "Destination" is an option to this method - if not provided the default is to copy to the paste buffer. But when provided, it is an easy way to copy.

As when manually copying items in Excel, the size and geometry of the destination must support the range being copied.