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Microsoft Excel - Macro Mastery [NXC]

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Why study this course

Dive into the world of Excel automation with our Excel Macro Mastery: Introduction to Macro Recording course. This half-day workshop is designed for corporate professionals aiming to streamline their Excel operations by mastering the use of Excel’s macro recorder. Learn to automate repetitive tasks like formatting, page setup, and data consolidation, and gain the skills to assign macros to the toolbar, ribbon, or worksheet shapes for quick access. This course is your first step towards advanced Excel automation, equipping you with a valuable skill in today's data-driven workplace.

Note: Excel 2016, Excel 2019, Excel 2021, and Excel 365 are all desktop application versions of Microsoft Excel. Excel 2016, Excel 2019, and Excel 2021 are the perpetual, bought-outright, stand-alone versions of the software; Excel 365 is the subscription-based version. Anyone working with any of these versions will be able to successfully complete this course. Throughout this course you will be using the desktop app; the course does not cover use of the web/online app.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Use the macro recorder to automate Excel tasks

  • Record and use a macro for applying formatting, page setup details, and templates to charts

  • Automate data consolidation using macros

  • Assign macros to the toolbar, ribbon, or worksheet shapes for quick access


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Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for Excel users who want to start automating their work processes using macros.


Course subjects

Set up for Macros

  • Understanding macro security and enabling the Developer tab

  • Configuring Trust Center Settings for macros

Record, Save, and Run a Macro

  • Using the macro recorder to automate tasks

  • Saving workbooks as macro-enabled files

  • Running recorded macros in Excel

Edit a Macro

  • Viewing the Module Sheet and understanding VBA basics

  • Editing a macro’s code for simple customisations

  • Assigning keyboard shortcuts to macros

  • Making basic edits to more complex macros

Assigning Macros to Objects

  • Adding buttons to the Ribbon for easy macro access

  • Assigning macros to form controls and worksheet shapes

  • Attaching a macro to a workbook for broader application

Data Consolidation Reports

  • Consolidating data by position using SUM, AVERAGE, and other functions

  • Understanding how to use macros to automate data consolidation

Data Consolidation by Macro

  • Recording and editing a macro for data consolidation

  • Creating SUM and AVERAGE consolidations with custom modifications

  • Attaching a macro to a shape for quick execution


Prerequisites

Students who have successfully completed the Excel Intermediate or Advanced course or have equivalent skills and knowledge, will gain the maximum benefit from this course.


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The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.


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