K2's Introduction To Excel Macros - VIRTUAL

Overview

You have used Excel for years and perhaps Lotus 123 before that. And through all that time, you have repeatedly said, "One day, I'll learn how to write macros." Finally, that time has arrived because this four-hour program will introduce you to the wide world of Excel macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

• Create a macro in Excel using the Macro Recorder tool
• Manage the fundamental elements of macros in Excel, including accessing macro functionality, naming macros, shortcut keys, storing and deleting macros, absolute vs. relative cell references in macros, and macro security
• Identify the usefulness of the Macro Recorder and list four critical limitations of the Macro Recorder; additionally, modify Excel's Quick Access Toolbar and the Ribbon to provide shortcuts to macros
• List the nine essential elements of macros written using Visual Basic for Applications and utilize the Visual Basic Editor; manage macros through copy/paste and delete processes
• Create variables in macros and identify the purpose of branching and conditional logic routines such as IF/THEN/ELSE, DO/WHILE, and CASE

Highlights

• Getting started with Excel macros by using the Macro Recorder
• Fundamentals of writing VBA code
• Saving and sharing macros
• Getting started with User-Defined Functions