2. MACROS:
AN EXTREMELY USEFUL TOOL
Macros can make your work more efficient:
Apply style and formatting.
Manipulate data and text.
Communicate with data sources (database, text files, etc.).
Create entirely new documents.
Any combination, in any order, of any of the above.
Essentially… it can make your work easier and save you time!
3. WHAT IS A MACRO?
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code
saved inside a document
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Guess What?
You do NOT
need to know coding
to record
or run Macros.
4. STEPS TO RECORDING A MACRO
1. Go to Developer > Code >
Record Macro.
2. Name the macro (short cut)
and click OK.
3. All actions will be recorded:
cell changes, formatting, etc.
4. Confirm Excel is in record mode,
Press Stop Recording when done.
5. Save file as macro enabled
template (XLTM)
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5. HOW TO RUN A MACRO
1. Go to Developer > Code > Macros >
Select Macro from List Names > Run.
2. OR You can use the short cut that
you chose to name your Macro with.
Example: [Ctrl] [Shift] [K]
3. You should see the results of your
Macro on the worksheet
6. TIPS AND TRICKS
Don’t record one giant macro
Record macros in small steps:
Easier to edit and manage
Then include all macros together
WHY?
If one part of the macro doesn’t
work, or needs to be updated…
Just re-record that one part
Easy Peasy!
Press [Alt] [ 8] to view your Macros
You can make a shortcut key to
easily access your Macro
7. NOW TRY IT YOURSELF…
Request your free Macro exercise: email Jennifer
smiles4jenn@gmail.com
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Try a simple skill-building exercise
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