Excel Functions, Macros & Data Commands workbook in the XLStart folder so that both workbooks are opened when Excel starts. d. Macro Description ‐ In the Description box, type a description of the macro. e. Start Recording ‐ Click OK to start recording. f. Start Typing ‐ Perform the actions that you want to record. g. Stop Recording – When you are done click “Stop Recording” in the “Code Group” On the “Developer Tab”. i. You can also click Stop Recording on the left side of the status bar. h. Assign a macro to an object, graphic, or control ‐ On a worksheet, right‐ click the object, graphic, or control to which you want to assign an existing macro, and then click Assign Macro. In the Macro name box, click the macro that you want to assign. 2. Menu Navigation Not Recorded ‐ When you record a macro, the macro recorder records all the steps required to complete the actions that you want your macro to perform. Navigation on the Ribbon is not included in the recorded steps, only the commands that are executed are recorded in the macro. 3. Turn On The Developer Tab ‐ Turn on the Developer tab by clicking the Microsoft Office Start Button, and then click Excel Options. In the Popular category, under Top options for working with Excel, select the Show Developer tab in the Ribbon check box, and then click OK. 4. Enable Macros – If the macro functions are disabled, you can enable them by selecting Macro Security in the Code group on the Developer tab as shown below.
Under Macro Settings, click Enable all macros (not recommended, potentially dangerous code can run), and then click OK. 5. Example Macros www.CarltonCollins.com
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