What Is VBA Code?
We use VBA to write macros that automate simple and complex tasks in Excel. Microsoft Excel users frequently find themselves performing the same set of tasks repeatedly. These tasks can vary in complexity, ranging from simple copy-and-paste operations to more involved ones like data uploads to websites. We can make these types of tasks to be automated using VBA macros, which reduce the number of manual steps required to one button press.
How to Write VBA Code in Excel: Step-by-Step Procedures
Here is our sample dataset.
Step 1 – Opening the Visual Basic Tab
- Go to the Developer tab in the ribbon.
- Select the Visual Basic tab.
- The Visual Basic window will be opened.
Step 2 – Inserting a Module
- In the Visual Basic tab, click on Insert.
- Select the Module option.
- A coding module will appear.
Step 3 – Writing and Saving Code
- Insert or write the code in the module.
- Save the code.
Step 4 – Running Code
- Click on the Run button or choose the Run command from the Run drop-down menu.
We wrote a simple code that tells by looking at a number whether it is an odd or an even number.
- Excel will execute your code.
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