Microsoft® Office Excel: Introduction To VBA Macros

Course Objectives: Excel Macros can be used to automate redundant tasks. In this class you will learn to integrate recorded macros with VBA code. Not only will you be recording macros, but you will also be working with and writing visual basic code. By the end of class, you should find that with some basic VBA techniques, you can make macros do some pretty amazing things. The follow-up course Advanced VBA Macros is also available.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend that you have experience with basic macros, intermediate level formulas, charting, and data management tools such as sorting and filtering. Students can obtain this level of skill through our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. You should also be aware that our VBA classes are somewhat technical in nature since they involve programming. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us to discuss if this level is right for you.

Lesson 1: Developing Macros

• Create a Macro with the Macro Recorder
• Edit a Macro
• Debug a Macro
• Customize Toolbars, Menus, and Hotkeys

Lesson 2: Formatting Worksheets

• Sort Data
• Insert Rows and Columns
• Insert Text
• Format Text
• Duplicate Data
• Generate a Report

Lesson 3: Creating an Interactive Worksheet

• Determine Dialog Box Type
• Capture User Input

Lesson 4: Working with Multiple Worksheets

• Insert, Copy, and Delete Worksheets
• Rename Worksheets
• Modify the Order of Worksheets
• Print Worksheets

Lesson 5: Performing Calculations

• Create User-defined Functions
• Automate SUM Functions

Additional Items:

Version 2003 vs 2007 - Interface Differences (as needed)