1. WORKING WITH MACROS Session Taught by Jennifer Garbett and Zahra Khushbakht

2. MACROS: AN EXTREMELY USEFUL TOOL Macros can make your work more efficient:  Apply style and formatting.  Manipulate data and text.  Communicate with data sources (database, text files, etc.).  Create entirely new documents.  Any combination, in any order, of any of the above.  Essentially… it can make your work easier and save you time!

3. WHAT IS A MACRO? WHAT IS A MACRO? Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code saved inside a document http://www.howtogeek.com/162975/geek-school-learn-how-to-use-excel-macros-to-automate-tedious-tasks/ Guess What? You do NOT need to know coding to record or run Macros.

4. STEPS TO RECORDING A MACRO 1. Go to Developer > Code > Record Macro. 2. Name the macro (short cut) and click OK. 3. All actions will be recorded: cell changes, formatting, etc. 4. Confirm Excel is in record mode, Press Stop Recording when done. 5. Save file as macro enabled template (XLTM) http://www.howtogeek.com/162975/geek-school-learn-how-to-use-excel-macros-to-automate-tedious-tasks/

5. HOW TO RUN A MACRO 1. Go to Developer > Code > Macros > Select Macro from List Names > Run. 2. OR You can use the short cut that you chose to name your Macro with. Example: [Ctrl] [Shift] [K] 3. You should see the results of your Macro on the worksheet

6. TIPS AND TRICKS  Don’t record one giant macro  Record macros in small steps: Easier to edit and manage  Then include all macros together WHY?  If one part of the macro doesn’t work, or needs to be updated…  Just re-record that one part  Easy Peasy!  Press [ Alt] [ 8] to view your Macros  You can make a shortcut key to easily access your Macro

7. NOW TRY IT YOURSELF… Request your free Macro exercise: email Jennifer  smiles4jenn@gmail.com smiles4jenn@gmail.com For extra practice:  Try a simple skill-building exercise  Created with step by step instructions  Designed to successfully guide you through  Feedback and support are available through email or LinkedIn mail

8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  http://chandoo.org/wp/2014/10/09/cp022-whats-a-macro-introduction-to- excel-vba-macros-automation/ http://chandoo.org/wp/2014/10/09/cp022-whats-a-macro-introduction-to- excel-vba-macros-automation/  http://www.howtogeek.com/162975/geek-school-learn-how-to-use-excel- macros-to-automate-tedious-tasks/ http://www.howtogeek.com/162975/geek-school-learn-how-to-use-excel- macros-to-automate-tedious-tasks/ Helpful Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX2l5xeMjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HX2l5xeMjc Helpful Websites for reviewing Excel Macros:

9. THANKS FOR JOINING US!