Excel - Automation with macro commands

Use different tools to bring out the data and simplify daily actions using macro commands. Learn how display data as an outline and much more!
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Course outline

Duration : 1 day

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Prerequisites

Windows - User or equivalent

Wanting to automate repetitive tasks

Objectives

  • Use different tools to bring out the data
  • Simplify daily actions using macro commands

Teaching method

Presentations - Demos - Guided and individual exercises .

Contents

Chapter 1 - Display data as an outline

  • Prioritize data using automatic outline mode
  • Use the different views of the outline mode
  • Manually create an outline

Chapter 2 – What-if analysis tools: Scenario Manager

  • Define a scenario
  • Manage and modify scenarios
  • Generate a Summary report

Chapter 3 – Import external data

  • Convert a text file in Excel
  • Recognize the characteristics of text files
  • Distribute text in columns
  • Manipulate text data using preprogrammed functions

Chapter 4 – Create and manipulate custom views

  • Define the usefulness of custom views
  • Create a custom view
  • Use a custom view

Chapter 5 - Create macros using the Recorder

  • Set macro security
  • Save a macro with AutoSave
  • Access the Visual Basic code of a macro
  • Delete a macro
  • Save a macro in Visual Basic
  • Assign a macro to an image, shape, object, or control

Chapter 6 - Create custom number formats

  • Examine the syntax of a custom format
  • Customize number formats
  • Create a number format
  • Find and replace formats

Chapter 7 - Apply data protection

  • Define cells to protect
  • Apply protection to a worksheet
  • Apply protection to a workbook
  • Protect the opening and modification of a workbook

Chapter 8 - Data sharing

  • Share a workbook
  • Limit sharing of a workbook
  • Track user changes
  • Accept or reject user changes

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Charles Mayer
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Francis began as a trainer more than 5 years ago by testing office automation tools designed specifically to met the needs of his colleagues. His calm and his empathy makes him able to adapt his language according to the level of experience of the group. This makes his learnings clear and accessible to anyone. As a trainer, he is therefore attentive to the needs of his students to make sure they meet their objectives and face the challenges.
Vicky Moreau
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Carl Leduc
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