Macros

Macros are advanced features that can speed up editing or formatting you may perform often in an Excel worksheet. They record sequences of menu selections that you choose so that a series of actions can be completed in one step.

Recording a Macro
To record a Macro:

  • Click the View tab on the Ribbon
  • Click Macros
  • Click Record Macro
  • Enter a name (without spaces)
  • Enter a Shortcut Key
  • Enter a Description

Record Macro Dialog Box

  • Perform the Macro
  • Click Macros
  • Click Stop Recording

Stop Recording Macro Button

Running a Macro
To run a Macro from the Keyboard shortcut, simply press the keys that you have programmed to run the Macro.  Or you can view all macros and run by:

  • Click Macros
  • Click View Macros
  • Choose the Macro and click Run

View Macros Dialog Box