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Show Notes
There's a misconception that Excel macros are outdated or unnecessary. In this episode we set the record straight and explore their continued value.
Delve into three practical macros that can streamline various tasks in your Excel workflow.
More importantly, you'll come away with the knowledge to decide when creating a macro makes sense for optimising your efficiency.
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- 0:20 - Why macros aren't dead.
- 1:39 - Macro warning!
- 2:18 - The problems macros solve.
- 3:07 - Macro 1 - editing column headings in pivot tables.
- 3:57 - Macro 2 - macro to format spill ranges.
- 5:07 - Macro 3 - building an index sheet in excel.
- 6:19 - Macro message boxes and examples overview.
- 7:35 - When to use macros.
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Host: Neale Blackwood CPA has more than 20 years of experience as a Microsoft Excel educator. He is the author of more than 200 INTHEBLACK articles as well as a book, Advanced Excel Reporting for Management Accountants.
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