How To Run Macro In Excel And Create Your Own Macro Button?

When you are working with Excel, sometimes you will be repetitively performing the same tasks repeatedly. As a result, it would be cool to do this automatically if there is a way. This article will introduce you to how to run macro in Excel and create your macro button.

What Is A Macro?

Macros are a set of detailed instructions that you can automatically execute in Excel. Macros can help automate repetitive tasks or create complex formulas or charts with just a few clicks. You can create your own macros or use ones created by others. To run a macro, click the Macro button on the ribbon.

Creating your macro is easy with the Macro Recorder. Turn on the recorder, perform the actions you want to record, and then turn off the recorder. It will convert your actions into a set of instructions (macro code) that you can play back. You can also edit this code to fine-tune your macro.

If you want to get more advanced, you can create macros using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). With VBA, you have complete control over what your macro can do. VBA is a programming language used by many applications, including Excel. If you’re not a programmer, don’t worry – there are many resources available to help you get started.

Why Would A Person Want To Create Their Own Macro Button?

There are a few reasons you might want to create your macro button: 

• To save time on repetitive tasks
• To streamline your work process
• To create a custom function not available in Excel

Creating your macro button is relatively simple and only requires a few steps:

• Record your macro
• Assign the macro to a button
• Customize the button appearance (optional)

Recording a macro means that you tell Excel to record your keystrokes and mouse clicks so that you can play them back later. It helps capture a set of steps you often perform and saves you from re-doing those steps manually. 

To assign the macro to a button, right-click the button and select “Assign Macro.” A dialog box will appear where you can select the recorded macro from a list. 

You can also customize the button’s appearance by changing its color and shape, or adding text or an image. It can help make your buttons more visually distinctive and easier to remember which does what.

How Do You Set Up A Macro In Excel?

If you have your macro code written and saved in a module, open the workbook to which you want to add the macro button. Right-click on any of the sheets’ tabs at the bottom of the window and select “View Code.” It will open the Visual Basic editor.

Double click This Workbook in the Project Explorer pane on the left in the editor. Paste your macro code into the code window that appears on the right. Be sure to save all changes before closing the editor.

Now that your macro is saved in the workbook, you can add a button for it on the sheet. Select where you want to place the button and then go to the Insert tab on the ribbon. Click on the “Button” (Form Control) in the Controls group.

A button will appear on your sheet. Right-click on it and select “Edit Text” from the context menu. It will allow you to change the text on the button face. When you’re done, close the text editing window.

Now right, click on the button again and select “Assign Macro.” Select your macro from the list and click OK in the dialog box that appears. 

How Do You Run The Macro From An Excel Sheet?

There are two ways that you can run a macro in Excel. The first way is to use the Macro Recorder. To do this, go to the “Tools” menu and click on “Record Macro.” It will bring up a dialog box where you can name your macro and choose where to store it. Once you’ve done this, click “OK” and start recording your actions. Just go to the “Stop” button and click it when you’re finished. It will now save your macro, and you can run it by going to the “Macros” menu and selecting it from the list.

The second way to run a macro is by creating a button for it on your worksheet. To do this, go to the “Insert” menu and click on the “Button.” It will bring up a dialog box where you can select the macro that you want to run from the list. Once you’ve selected it, click “OK,” and it will insert your button onto the worksheet. You can move the button around and position it wherever you like. To run the macro, click on the button.

Conclusion

Running a macro in Excel is a great way to automate repetitive tasks. And once you’ve created your macro, you can even create a button to run it with just one click! This blog has shown you how to do both of these things, and you will now be able to take advantage of the power of macros in Excel.