How Do You Create Macros In Excel?
Excel contains an automated tool, called a macro, which can be used to perform common, repetitive tasks. A simple macro can be set to record keystrokes and mouse clicks when a user is performing a task, such as entering and organizing a list of names into an Excel spreadsheet. Once recorded, whenever it is time to enter a new set of the same kind of data, the user can have the macro perform this function by playing it back. Decide on the process that you want the macro to record. For instance, you can create a macro that will take care of summing up the numbers in a column. Open a workbook in Excel. Click on one the cells you want to format. Click on the “Tools” button on the tool bar. Highlight “Macro” on the Tools menu and then select “Record New Macro” from the Macro menu. A “Record Macro” dialog box appears which you can use to enter a name and description of your macro, select a shortcut key and choose a storage location. Type a name for the new macro in the “Macro name” field. Th
