VBA - Excel Macros



In this chapter, you will learn how to write a simple macro in a step by step manner.

Step 1 − First, enable 'Developer' menu in Excel 20XX. To do the same, click File → Options.

Step 2 − Click ‘Customize the Ribbon’ tab and check 'Developer'. Click 'OK'.

Developer in VBScript

Step 3 − The 'Developer' ribbon appears in the menu bar.

Developer in VBScript

Step 4 − Click the 'Visual Basic' button to open the VBA Editor.

Developer in VBScript

Step 5 − Start scripting by adding a button. Click Insert → Select the button.

Developer in VBScript

Step 6 − Perform a right-click and choose 'properties'.

Developer in VBScript

Step 7 − Edit the name and caption as shown in the following screenshot.

Developer in VBScript

Step 8 − Now double-click the button and the sub-procedure outline will be displayed as shown in the following screenshot.

Developer in VBScript

Step 9 − Start coding by simply adding a message.

Private Sub say_helloworld_Click()
   MsgBox "Hi"
End Sub

Step 10 − Click the button to execute the sub-procedure. The output of the sub-procedure is shown in the following screenshot. Make sure that you do have design mode turned on. Simply click it to turn it on if it is not on.

Developer in VBScript

Note − In further chapters, we will demonstrate using a simple button, as explained from step#1 to 10. Hence , it is important to understand this chapter thoroughly.

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