That’s where Excel macros come in. You can use macros to automate repetitive tasks, which can save you a lot of time and effort. What is an Excel macro?

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An Excel macro is a sequence of commands (or directives) that you record to perform a series of tasks. We'll show you how to create custom macros for your spreadsheet.

If you have simple tasks that you need to perform in Excel often, you can actually “teach” Excel to do them for you by recording a macro.

You can run a Macro in Excel by clicking the macros command on the Developer tab, using a combination shortcut key, by clicking on a graphic object, etc.

If you run sorts in Excel a lot, you might benefit from shortcuts or even a macro. Here are some ways to make your sorting life easier.

If you do a lot of boring, repetitive tasks on a computer, the programs you use may have some built-in automation capabilities. Here's how to use them.