Use these materials to explore how to record and store macros using Excel, and how to edit macros using Visual Basic. We'll also discuss security concerns about macros.
Learning Objectives
- Create simple macros to automate complex actions
- Learn about macro security issues
- Assign a macro to the Quick Access toolbar and a keyboard shortcut
- Edit macros
Prerequisite Skills
- Enter data into cells
- Use built-in functions
- Sort and filter lists
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Excel: Basic Automation Using Macros Contents
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Explore the contents of Excel: Basic Automation Using Macros:
Open files and prepare to proceed through the course.
Use Excel's Macro Recorder to record a macro and save the workbook as a macro-enabled workbook.
Explore various ways to run a macro.
Create an auto_open macro.
Review best practices concerning macro security.
Record and run a macro.
Utilize the Visual Basic Editor to find an error in the macro.
Use the Visual Basic Editor to correct errors in the macro and to copy and paste code.
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