Excel VBA 101: An Introduction to Automating Tasks and Enhancing Productivity
Speaker: Mr. Bob Umlas
Speaker Designation: Excel Trainer and Consultant
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Speaker: Mr. Bob Umlas
Speaker Designation: Excel Trainer and Consultant
VBA has been in Excel since around 1995. It has helped thousands of organizations improve their productivity since VBA can work several thousands of times faster than a person can. For example, VBA can loop 1 million times in under one second! Excel exists on millions of computers around the world and VBA is used by most organizations.
VBA is used in Microsoft Excel to create sophisticated tools that can be used in business, engineering, and science. VBA allows users a level of customization beyond what is typically available in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Learning VBA programming can help Microsoft Office users access functions beyond what is directly available in the various Office applications.
VBA is fast. What may take a person an hour to do, especially repeatedly, can be done via VBA in seconds, literally? Learning how to use VBA code can be an incredible time-saver.
Learn VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). You’ll learn what a macro is, how to record and then edit a macro, how and why to use comments in the code, what the VBE is (Visual Basic Environment), the various parts of the VBE including the code pane, project window, Properties window, Immediate window.
You’ll learn about objects, properties, methods, and how and why to use variables. The various topics include how to get information from the user of the macro, the various forms of using the Range object, the various ways to use loops in the VBA code, With/End With, Case statements, IF statements, Error handling, and much more.
In the realm of spreadsheet software, Microsoft Excel stands out as a powerful tool, and delving into the world of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) can unlock a new level of functionality and efficiency. The practical applications of Excel VBA extend across various industries and professional roles. Users can automate complex data manipulations, generate detailed reports with a single click, and optimize time-consuming tasks. The ability to customize Excel's functionality through VBA opens a realm of possibilities for users seeking to tailor their spreadsheet experiences to meet specific needs. As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, Excel VBA proficiency becomes a valuable asset.
Mr. Umlas was voted an “MVP” (Most Valuable Professional) by Microsoft each year from 1993-2018 (25 years!) for his contributions to the various online Forums about Excel and is known worldwide for his contributions in Excel. He has been a beta tester for new versions of Excel since version 1.5 and was asked by Microsoft for his input for newer versions of Excel.
Bob worked for a major tax and accounting firm, using Microsoft Excel® 8 hours a day, writing custom applications for staff and clients from 1998 to 2018.
He has been using Excel since version 0.99 (on the Macintosh)! He was a contributing editor to Inside Microsoft Excel for many years, a magazine devoted exclusively to Microsoft Excel and published by The Cobb Group and later Ziff-Davis. He has had more than 300 articles published on subjects ranging from beginner to advanced macros, and on tips, shortcuts, and general techniques using virtually all aspects of Excel.
He is also the author of “This isn’t Excel, it’s Magic!”, “Excel Outside the Box”, “Excel Preschool: Finally Understanding what Excel is all About”.
Mr. Umlas used to co-lead the New York PC User’s group on Excel every month for about 10 years. He started leading this group again in 2018. He has been teaching Excel to individuals and corporations for several years.
Currently, Mr. Umlas leads a 12-hour class in Excel called Excel in Depth and a 6-hour class on VBA.