Excel Macros For Dummies

SAVE TIME AND BECOME AN EXCEL WIZARD WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING EXCEL MACRO GUIDEDo you love Excel and all the things you can do with it, but wish you could just work…faster? Excel macros—automated workflows that save you time and energy—might be just what you need. In Excel Macros For Dummies, you’ll learn over 70 of the most productive, time-saving macros in less time than it takes to back up the files on your computer! Every chapter in the book gives you practical info and exercises you can put to work immediately, alongside step-by-step instructions and guidance on how to customize Excel to fit your every need. Inside, you’ll find:

* Automations that take your Excel productivity to the next level, and beyond
* Fully updated macros compatible with the newest version of Excel included in Microsoft 365
* Careful explanations of the basics as well as tips for the advanced user

With something for everyone, Excel Macros For Dummies is the productivity supercharger you’ve been waiting for. Grab a copy today! DICK KUSLEIKA has been helping users get the most out of Microsoft Office products for more than 25 years through online forums, blogging, books, and conferences.

Introduction 1

PART 1: HOLY MACRO BATMAN! 7

Chapter 1: Macro Fundamentals 9

Chapter 2: Getting Cozy with the Visual Basic Editor 29

Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Macros 43

PART 2: MAKING SHORT WORK OF WORKBOOK TASKS 57

Chapter 4: Working with Workbooks 59

Chapter 5: Working with Worksheets 81

PART 3: ONE-TOUCH DATA MANIPULATION 107

Chapter 6: Feeling at Home on the Range 109

Chapter 7: Manipulating Data with Macros 129

PART 4: MACRO-CHARGING REPORTS AND EMAILS 163

Chapter 8: Automating Common Reporting Tasks 165

Chapter 9: Sending Emails from Excel 199

Chapter 10: Wrangling External Data with Macros 217

PART 5: PART OF TENS 235

Chapter 11: Ten Handy Visual Basic Editor Tips 237

Chapter 12: Ten Places to Turn for Macro Help 247

Chapter 13: Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Macros 253

Index 263