Introduction:

What is a macro? A macro is nothing but a piece of computer program or a set of instructions provided in excel using the Visual Basic Application (VBA) programming language. It is one of the most useful features of the VBA.

Excelq designs macros so that the work load of the user becomes less and can work in ease. Through some essential steps, the macros can be created in the excel spreadsheet. Each and every activity that is performed in the excel sheet are recorded using the macros.

Uses of macros:

It comes in handy when the same program needs to be run several number of times, that is in order to perform an activity multiple times, excel macros can be used. This actually saves a lot of time in writing huge computer codes as well as work repetitions can be avoided. Thus it enhances the working efficiency of the users. Due to these amazing features of macro, it is highly recommended for handling complex and large application of finance, accounts and others. Excel VBA programming plays an important role in creating macros.

Security:

There is always a possibility of viruses entering the system through the macros and so there are security issues which needs to be checked before writing and running a macro. When the infected macros are run on a computer, the system gets corrupted, therefore, there are lots of security issues involved in the excel software, so that the viruses do not enter the system.

Under the macro settings, click enable all macros and then click ok. But once the person is done with writing the macro, always unclick enable the macros option in order to maintain the safety and the security of the system.

Creating a macro:

An easy way to create a macro is to record a macro, Excel stores information about each step the user takes as he/she performs a series of commands. Then the macro needs to be run to repeat, or "play back," the commands. Go to Tools, and click on macro and select Record New Macro and enter new macro name and short cut key and click OK. Then start the action you want to get recorded and click Stop Recording on stop recording tool bar.

Usage of macros:

The macros can be run not only in excel sheets but also in word and power point. It is very user friendly.

Advantages of using macros:

1. It can be used for printing reports.
2. All the routine repetitive tasks can be easily taken cared by the macros.
3. Retrieval and transfer of data from one location to another location in the excel sheet can be done with ease and in a more fast way.
4. Graphs and charts can be generated using the macros.
5. In cases of repeated copying and pasting the data from one place to another can be done easily.
6. Making calculations using a particular formula can be handled effectively by the use of macros.
7. More than anything, they are easy to create.

Conclusion:

This service of using macros for day to day routine work is offered by the ExcelQ and so go for it!!!