#How to write a macro in excel 2010 how to#
#How to write a macro in excel 2010 manual#

To view or edit the auto created macro code, press Alt + F11.

To run the recorded macro either use Shortcut key if you have assigned one or refer step 1 again and add “Run Macro” Command to Quick Access toolbar.

But, how are we going to re-execute or edit the code auto generated?

#How to write a macro in excel 2010 manual#

Now that we have recorded the manual actions done on excel.

#How to write a macro in excel 2010 how to#

How to Run Created Macro and Edit it in VB Editor? Click again on the icon in screen shot to stop recording. Now macro is in RECORD mode, when the icon changes to shape a square button.Īt this point whatever task done in the excel workbook is recorded. Now the manual actions done to excel will be converted to corresponding VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) Code.įor example: Click on Sheet 1, Cell A1 and change its background color to “Yellow”. Once options are typed, press Enter to start recording. Here, “Macro Name”, “Shortcut key” and other options can be assigned to the macro which we are going to create now.(Example to Assign Shortcut key to macro: If you want the recorded macro to be played by using “Ctrl+q”, assign “q” in the short cut key option in below window) Click this tab and you can find the “Record Macro” on the Left corner.Īlso Read: Add Sheets Dynamically to Excel when a Macro is executedĬlick the “Record Macro” button & it will display a pop up to enter the Macro options. Now, you can see that there is a Option added for “Developer” in the menu. In this Pop up options window, search for “Developer” in the right hand side options listed under the title “Customize the Ribbon:”.Įnable this check box and click on Ok. Go to File Menu -> Options -> Customize Ribbon. Run, Edit or Reuse Recorded VBA Macro How to Enable “Macro Record” Button & Create a Macro in Excel? In 2007 or above, use the below explained options. In Excel 2003 record macro option is easy to find. VBA developers use this option to find the syntax of any manual options done in excel sheets (Example: Highlighting a cell with specific color, deleting a row, copy data from a sheet to another sheet etc., ) Generated Code will give us lot of hints on how to write a VBA Macro.Each steps is Converted to corresponding Excel VBA code.Manual operation done to excel are captured and.This is a fine option that can be used to learn Excel VBA Macro.