Intro to Excel - Session 7.31 Tutorial 7 - Session 7.3 Developing an Excel Application.

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Tutorial 7 - Session 7.3

Developing an Excel Application


Session 7.3 Objectives

• Discuss what macros are• Learn how macros can be use to automate

tasks• Plan and create a macros


What is a Macro?

• A series of commands and functions that perform a particular task

• They carry out repetitive tasks quickly and accurately


Creating Macros

• Use the macro recorder to record keystrokes and mouse actions as they are performed

OR

• Write the macro using Visual Basic for

Applications (VBA)


Planning a Macros

• Decide what you want to accomplish

• Determine the “best” way to do it

• Practice the keystrokes and mouse actions

• Select an appropriate name

• Decide where to store the macro

• Ensure the worksheet is set up exactly as it will be at playback time


Where to Store the Macro?

• As part of the current workbook (default)• A special workbook name “Personal Macro”• A new workbook file


Recording a Macro

• Select Tools Macro Record New Macro...

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Recording a Macro (continued)

• Push the OK button to start recording

• Perform the task

• Push the Stop Recording button on the Stop Recording toolbar


Running a Macro

• Select Tools Macro Macros…

• Select the macroyou want to run

• Push the Run button


Running a Macro Quickly

• Assign the macro to a shortcut key

• Assign the macro to a command that appears on a menu

• Assign the macro to a button on a toolbar

• Assign the macro to a drawing object


Assigning a Shortcut Key


• Select the macro

• Push the Options...button

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Assigning a Shortcut Key (continued)

• Click in the Shortcut key text box

• Enter a character

• Push the OK button


Viewing the Macro Code


• Select the macro

• Push the Editbutton

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Viewing Macro Code (continued)


Assigning a Macro to a Button

• Push the button button on theForms toolbar

• Place and size the button onthe worksheet

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Assigning a Macro to a Button (continued)

• Select the name of macro you want toassign to the button

• Push the OK button

Intro to Excel - Session 7.31 Tutorial 7 - Session 7.3 Developing an Excel Application.

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