How Do You Create Macros In A Spreadsheet?
A macro is a recording of keystrokes and mouse actions. Macros save you time, rather than having to repeat the same task repeatedly, you only have to do it once and the macro will then repeat it for you. The following will explain how to create a macro in an Excel spreadsheet. Step 1 Open up the spreadsheet you want to create the macro in. Step 2 Click on “Tools,” “Macros,” “Record new macro” and the record macro dialogue box will appear. Step 3 Fill in the dialogue box with the name you want to call your macro where it says “Macro name.” You can make a shortcut key, for example if you put “H” in the shortcut key box, the macro will be run every time you hold down the ctrl key and press “H”. Next, put where you want to save it, which is usually the spreadsheet you are working in. Type in a description of the macro. When you have finished hit the “OK” box and the macro recording box will appear. Step 4 Start your routine. For example, you can insert rows, delete rows, insert columns, ad