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is it possible to learn Macros and get the best out of it without requiring
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Macros are written in the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
programming language, so you'll need to learn at least the basics of VBA in order to learn about writing macros. -- Cordially, Chip Pearson Microsoft MVP - Excel Pearson Software Consulting, LLC www.cpearson.com "Helvetik" wrote in message ... is it possible to learn Macros and get the best out of it without requiring to learn VB ? |
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In my opinion, it depends on how far you want to do with a macro. If
you're limiting youself to simple tasks, then you may be able to get by with the macro recorder. If you need to get more complex, then yes, you would need to learn VBA. Some of the things I have learned have been through using the macro recorder to record simple macros (for example, to change the font of a cell to bold and red) then looked at them in the Visual Basic Editor to get a foundataion of understanding of the syntax. And if you're stumped on something, there is a wealth of knowledge in this newsgroup from MVPs like Chip and non-MVPs to help you along (just try to search first before posting a question). I tinker with VBA for my own personal use (and hopefully for the use of others in my office at some point) and am grateful for the tremendous help I've received in the NGs. |
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