Learn VBA & Excel Automation

Free comprehensive guides to master VBA programming, Excel automation, and productivity. From beginner to advanced.

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VBA Guide

Complete guide to Visual Basic for Applications. Learn what VBA is, when to use it, and how to get started with automation.

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Excel VBA Guide

Master Excel VBA programming. Learn to automate Excel tasks, create custom functions, and build powerful macros.

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Excel Formulas Guide

Comprehensive guide to Excel formulas. Learn syntax, popular formulas, and when to use formulas vs VBA.

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Learning Paths

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Beginner Path

Start here if you're new to VBA and Excel automation.

  1. 1.Read the VBA Guide to understand the basics
  2. 2.Learn Excel VBA fundamentals
  3. 3.Practice with our AI VBA Generator
  4. 4.Build your first automation project
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Advanced Path

Take your VBA skills to the next level.

  1. 1.Master advanced VBA concepts and patterns
  2. 2.Learn when to use formulas vs VBA
  3. 3.Build complex automation systems
  4. 4.Consider our custom development services

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Popular Excel Topics

Master the most essential Excel skills. From formulas and functions to VBA automation, learn everything you need to become an Excel power user.

Excel Formulas

Excel formulas are the foundation of spreadsheet calculations. Learn how to use built-in functions like SUM, VLOOKUP, IF, and more to automate calculations and data analysis. Master formula syntax, understand function arguments, and discover when to use formulas vs VBA for your tasks.

Popular formulas:

  • SUM, SUMIF, SUMIFS - Calculate totals with conditions
  • VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP - Lookup and retrieve data
  • IF, AND, OR - Logical operations and conditional logic
  • COUNT, COUNTIF - Count cells meeting criteria
  • INDEX, MATCH - Advanced data retrieval
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Excel Functions

Excel functions are pre-built formulas that perform specific calculations. With over 400 functions available, Excel can handle everything from basic math to complex statistical analysis. Learn which functions to use for different scenarios and how to combine them for powerful results.

Function categories:

  • Math & Trig - Mathematical calculations
  • Text - String manipulation and formatting
  • Date & Time - Work with dates and timestamps
  • Logical - Decision-making functions
  • Lookup & Reference - Find and retrieve data
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Excel VBA

Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) takes Excel automation to the next level. Write custom macros to automate repetitive tasks, create custom functions, build interactive dashboards, and integrate Excel with other applications. VBA is essential for advanced Excel users and developers.

What you can do with VBA:

  • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows
  • Create custom Excel functions (UDFs)
  • Build interactive user forms and dashboards
  • Process large datasets efficiently
  • Integrate Excel with databases and APIs
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How to Use Excel

New to Excel? Start with the fundamentals. Learn how to navigate the interface, enter and format data, create basic formulas, and generate charts. Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis, financial modeling, project management, and much more. Master the basics to unlock its full potential.

Essential Excel skills:

  • Data entry and formatting
  • Basic formulas and calculations
  • Creating charts and graphs
  • Sorting and filtering data
  • Pivot tables for data analysis
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Common Excel Tasks

Step-by-step tutorials for the most frequently searched Excel tasks. Learn how to solve common problems and boost your productivity.

How to Find Duplicates in Excel

Beginner

Learn multiple methods to identify and highlight duplicate values in your spreadsheets.

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How to Combine Two Columns in Excel

Beginner

Master techniques to merge data from multiple columns using formulas and features.

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How to Enable Macros in Excel

Intermediate

Configure macro security settings to run VBA code safely.

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How to Unhide Columns in Excel

Beginner

Quick methods to reveal hidden columns and rows in your worksheets.

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How to Wrap Text in Excel

Beginner

Format cells to display long text across multiple lines for better readability.

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How to Create a Pivot Table

Intermediate

Build powerful pivot tables to summarize and analyze large datasets.

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How to Lock a Row in Excel

Beginner

Freeze rows and columns to keep headers visible while scrolling.

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How to Password Protect Excel

Beginner

Secure your workbooks and worksheets with password protection.

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How to Multiply in Excel

Beginner

Master multiplication formulas and operations in Excel.

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How to Sum a Column in Excel

Beginner

Learn various methods to calculate column totals quickly.

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How to Alphabetize in Excel / Sort Data

Beginner

Sort and organize your data alphabetically and by custom criteria.

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How to Make a Graph/Chart in Excel

Beginner

Create professional charts and visualizations to display your data.

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How to Calculate Percentage

Beginner

Master percentage calculations and formatting in Excel.

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How to Strikethrough in Excel

Beginner

Apply strikethrough formatting to mark completed or deprecated items.

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How to Insert Multiple Rows

Beginner

Quickly add multiple rows or columns to your spreadsheet.

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Excel Automation & VBA

Take your Excel skills to the next level with VBA automation. Learn when to use VBA vs formulas, and discover how macros can save you hours of repetitive work.

What is VBA?

VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is a programming language built into Excel that allows you to automate tasks, create custom functions, and build powerful solutions beyond what formulas can do.

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When to Use VBA

Use VBA when you need to automate repetitive tasks, process large datasets, create custom user interfaces, or perform complex operations that formulas can't handle efficiently.

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Save Time with Macros

Macros are recorded or written VBA code that automates tasks. Record your actions once, then replay them with a single click. Perfect for repetitive workflows.

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Popular VBA Use Cases

Data Processing

  • •Clean and format imported data automatically
  • •Remove duplicates and standardize values
  • •Split or combine data across worksheets
  • •Process thousands of rows in seconds

Report Generation

  • •Generate formatted reports automatically
  • •Create charts and pivot tables programmatically
  • •Export reports to PDF or email them
  • •Schedule reports to run automatically

Custom Functions

  • •Create custom Excel functions (UDFs)
  • •Build specialized calculators
  • •Extend Excel's built-in capabilities
  • •Share functions across workbooks

Integration & Automation

  • •Connect Excel to databases (SQL, Access)
  • •Import data from web APIs
  • •Automate email sending via Outlook
  • •Integrate with other Office applications

Getting Started with VBA

Step 1

Enable the Developer tab in Excel to access VBA tools

Step 2

Press Alt+F11 (Windows) or Option+F11 (Mac) to open VBA Editor

Step 3

Write your first macro or use our AI generator

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Common VBA Tasks

Master VBA programming with step-by-step tutorials. From enabling macros to building custom functions, learn the essential VBA skills.

How to Enable Macros in Excel

Beginner

Step-by-step guide to enable and manage macro security settings in Excel.

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How to Create a Macro in Excel

Beginner

Learn to record and create your first Excel macro for task automation.

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How to Run a Macro in Excel

Beginner

Different methods to execute macros: keyboard shortcuts, buttons, and VBA Editor.

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How to Edit VBA Code in Excel

Beginner

Access the VBA Editor and modify existing macro code.

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VBA Variables and Data Types

Beginner

Understand how to declare and use variables in VBA programming.

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VBA Loops: For, Do While, Do Until

Intermediate

Master loop structures to iterate through data and automate repetitive tasks.

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VBA If Then Else Statements

Beginner

Implement conditional logic and decision-making in your VBA code.

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Working with Ranges in VBA

Intermediate

Select, manipulate, and process Excel ranges using VBA code.

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VBA Error Handling

Intermediate

Implement proper error handling with On Error statements.

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Creating Custom VBA Functions (UDFs)

Advanced

Build user-defined functions to extend Excel's capabilities.

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VBA Arrays and Collections

Intermediate

Store and manipulate multiple values efficiently using arrays.

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Working with Worksheets in VBA

Intermediate

Add, delete, copy, and manipulate worksheets programmatically.

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VBA File Operations

Advanced

Read, write, and manipulate external files using VBA.

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Debugging VBA Code

Intermediate

Use breakpoints, watch windows, and debugging tools effectively.

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VBA Best Practices and Optimization

Advanced

Write efficient, maintainable VBA code following industry standards.

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Excel vs Google Sheets

Both Excel and Google Sheets are powerful spreadsheet tools, but they excel in different areas. Choose the right tool for your needs.

FeatureMicrosoft ExcelGoogle Sheets
Best ForAdvanced analysis, large datasets, offline workCollaboration, cloud access, real-time editing
AutomationVBA macros (powerful, desktop-based)Google Apps Script (JavaScript-based)
Formulas400+ functions, more advanced optionsSimilar functions, some unique to Sheets
CollaborationGood (with OneDrive/SharePoint)Excellent (real-time, built-in)
PerformanceFaster for large files and complex calculationsCan be slower with very large datasets
CostRequires Microsoft 365 subscriptionFree with Google account

Choose Excel When:

  • ✓Working with large datasets (100K+ rows)
  • ✓Need advanced data analysis tools (Power Query, Power Pivot)
  • ✓Require VBA automation and custom macros
  • ✓Working offline frequently
  • ✓Need maximum performance and speed
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Choose Google Sheets When:

  • ✓Need real-time collaboration with team members
  • ✓Want cloud-based access from any device
  • ✓Working with moderate-sized datasets
  • ✓Need easy sharing and version control
  • ✓Want free spreadsheet software
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Can You Use Both?

Absolutely! Many professionals use Excel for heavy data analysis and complex automation, while using Google Sheets for collaborative projects and quick sharing. Both tools can import and export each other's file formats, making it easy to switch between them.

Pro tip: Use Excel's VBA for desktop automation, and Google Apps Script for cloud-based workflows.

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Google Apps Script Guide

Learn to automate Google Workspace with Apps Script

Google Sheets Formulas

Master Google Sheets formulas and functions

Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video guides for visual learners