Microsoft 365 Excel VBA Programming For Dummies

Your step-by-step guide to doing more with Microsoft Excel Fully updated for the latest version of Office 365, Excel VBA Programming For Dummies will take your Excel knowledge to the next level. With a little background in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming, you can go well beyond basic spreadsheets and functions. Learn the coding basics and syntax you need to write simple or complex macros that can automate your routine Excel tasks. Become an Excel power user by automating data management, user forms, pivot tables, and beyond. When you use VBA to perform Excel operations, you can reduce errors, save time, and integrate with other Microsoft applications. This handy guide also teaches you how to control the security settings for your macros and save macros to use across files and apps. Plus, you'll get updated coverage of Copilot AI integration. Your spreadsheets are about to get much more powerful. - Get stared with VBA coding to create macros and automate tasks in Excel - Follow step-by-step instructions to write and execute your first scripts - Learn about the advanced functions available with the VBA language - Perform tasks faster and integrate excel with other Microsoft apps This Dummies guide is right up your alley if you're an Excel user looking to learn some next-level features. Students and professionals alike will reap the benefits of automation, thanks to Excel VBA Programming For Dummies.

Dick Kusleika has more than 25 years' experience helping Office users get the most out of Microsoft's bestselling software. From online forums to blogs, books, and con­fer­ences, he delivers sound and straightforward advice to readers of all skill levels.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Starting Excel VBA Programming 7 Chapter 1: Getting to Know VBA 9 Chapter 2: Building Simple Macros 17 Part 2: Using VBA with Excel 29 Chapter 3: Working in the Visual Basic Editor 31 Chapter 4: Introducing the Excel Object Model 51 Chapter 5: VBA Sub and Function Procedures 65 Part 3: Creating Code Automatically 81 Chapter 6: Using the Excel Macro Recorder 83 Chapter 7: Generating Code with Copilot 95 Part 4: Programming Concepts 107 Chapter 8: Essential VBA Language Elements 109 Chapter 9: Working with Range Objects 131 Chapter 10: Using VBA and Worksheet Functions 147 Chapter 11: Controlling Program Flow and Making Decisions 163 Chapter 12: Automatic Procedures and Events 183 Chapter 13: Error-Handling Techniques 205 Chapter 14: Bug Extermination Techniques 217 Chapter 15: VBA Programming Examples 231 Part 5: Communicating with Your Users 255 Chapter 16: Simple Dialog Boxes 257 Chapter 17: UserForm Basics 275 Chapter 18: Using UserForm Controls 293 Chapter 19: UserForm Techniques and Tricks 313 Chapter 20: Accessing Your Macros through the User Interface 341 Part 6: Putting It All Together 355 Chapter 21: Creating Worksheet Functions 357 Chapter 22: Creating Excel Add-Ins 379 Part 7: The Part of Tens 391 Chapter 23: Ten Handy Visual Basic Editor Tips 393 Chapter 24: Resources for VBA Help 403 Chapter 25: Ten VBA Do's and Don'ts 409 Index 415