Using Microsoft Excel for your daily spreadsheet needs is convenient to make your work easier. If you are working on a sheet with multiple values that need to be changed after a specific time, macros are here to make it even easier.
I have been using macros in Excel for a while now. Macros just made my path more accessible and made me more productive in working with data in Excel.
Why use macros in Excel?
Stick around the article as I will tell you everything about macros in Excel that will uplift your productivity.
What is Macro in Excel?
You may have some tasks that you need to perform after a certain period. After a specific time cycle, you just need to work on that spreadsheet. It can be the employee performance reports or your company’s dues until this month. This repetitive task kills your time, and you waste your potential.
To rescue you from there, I am here. Use Macro in Excel sheets. Macro does all the repetitive tasks for you in just a blink. Yes, macros are super-efficient if you really can adapt to them. These little macros get attached to every different spreadsheet and record all the tasks you have been performing inside your Excel sheet.
The tasks you perform inside that spreadsheet get recorded by macros. The macro record all the action you take inside an Excel sheet. Then it gets attached to that particular Excel sheet. Whenever you turn on the macro and ask to start, it gets its job done in an eye blink. You won’t need to perform every formatting and other stuff inside the spreadsheet every different time.
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How to Install Macro in Excel
Macros are necessary, and you can record or install them from any third-party source. I will tell you some easy ways to install or record macros in Excel.
1. Enable Developer Option in Excel
Macros are hidden, and you will need to enable the Developer option to access macro. Macros are not used broadly as they should be, and many people don’t even know what macros are for.
Here are the steps to Enable Developer options in Excel:
- Launching Excel, click on Files.
- Select Options (located at the very end of the left-pane menu).
- Click on Customize the Ribbon.
- Under the Main section, check the box beside the Developer
- Select OK to confirm all the changes you have made.
This is how you activate Developer options from the settings. Now you have the Macro features visible in the ribbons above, and let’s see how they can be utilised.
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2. Record a Marco in Excel
You will have to record the actions you take in Excel, and these steps are recorded by Macro and saved in that particular Excel sheet.
Here are the steps to Record a Macro in Excel:
- Select the Developer
- Click on Record Macro.
- Give that Macro a name. Yes, you can add multiple macros in a single Excel file. So naming is necessary.
- Assign Shortcut Keys to trigger this Marco anytime, anywhere in that Excel sheet.
- Choose a destination for saving the Macro.
- Write a description if needed.
- Click OK when you are done with the steps above and ready to record your actions here.
- Type and click, whatever you need to do, just do it now. The Macro tracks your movement inside that Excel sheet and records that also.
- Click Stop Recording whenever you are done with your actions.
You are done! You have successfully recorded a macro for your actions in Excel. Now you can simply make your work done quickly with the help of macros. You can add multiple Macros for multiple jobs you need to get done in a blink.
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3. Install Macro in Excel
You can simply install macros made by others you have collected from the internet or your acquaintances. You can make your work easier and fluent by installing Macros in Excel.
Macros do help speed you up at the workplace. You become more productive as the work you have done once in Excel manually, macro did record it, and now whenever you trigger the macro, it makes that work happen in a blink. You don’t need to rewrite and redo the previous tasks repeatedly.
If you are trying to use a macro from another Excel file, follow these steps:
- Simply open any macro included Excel sheet.
- Select the Developer tab from the ribbon.
- Click Macros in. All the included active macros will be shown up there.
- Click Run selecting any macro you need to take action.
This is how you can use macros in other macro-enabled excel sheets. The process is much more straightforward and not that much effort you won’t have to put in.
If you are trying to install macros available in Form (.frm), Basic (.bas), or Class (.cls) format, follow these steps:
- Launching Excel, click on the Developer
- Select the Visual Basic
- Go to File > Import.
- Selecting the macro files, click Open.
Before importing the macro files, check that the files are malware-free and situated in the correct format.
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4. Using Macros in Excel
Now, as you have installed macros in your Excel sheet, it needs to be used. Using Macros is simple. To use macros in Excel, follow these steps:
- Launching Excel, click on the Developer
- Click Macros.
- Select the macro you want to use. Click Run.
Using macros in Excel sheets make you more productive as you can get the work done in a short time now. Typing and inputting information manually and formatting them every time kills your time and effort, and Macros in Excel can help you heavily.
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FAQ
What are macros in Excel for beginners?
Macro is a set of actions that you can record and run as often as possible. It is helpful for beginners as they might have problems repeatedly taking action.
Why would you use macros in Excel?
Macros automate common and repetitive keystrokes that make your work in Excel easy. If you need to do some work regularly, a macro can be helpful for you.
What is the purpose of macros?
To ease your Excel usage, macros can be your helping hand. Using Macros, you can easily make your tasks done effortlessly.
Is Excel free to download?
No, Excel is a part of the Microsoft Office package, which you can buy one time fully or take a subscription to Office 365.
How do I find macros in Excel?
After enabling Macros from Developer options in Excel, you can find Macros under the Developer tab.
How do you write Macros?
Macros are not a subject to write something. This option records all the actions you perform on your Excel sheet and saves it for specific tasks. You can run the recorded macro for performing the same task several times.
How do you put a money sign in Excel?
Select your desired cell, click on the Currency icon in the Number tab. Select your preferred currency, and you are done.
How do I fix Excel not responding?
Launch Excel in Safe mode if it’s been not responding. You can check if you are on the latest updates or not. Check the background processes. If they are conflicting with Excel, kill them.
Why is Excel so unresponsive?
This might happen when you are trying to process multiple complex equations and figures overriding your system power. This can occur if your Excel sheet has some formulas violating general functions.
How do you unfreeze Excel?
Launching Excel, click on the View tab. Click Freeze in the View tab, and your Excel sheet will be unfrozen.
Why is Excel crashing all the time?
You are maybe using an old version of Microsoft Office. Try updating the program now.
