Excel Macro Automation: Record and Run Your First Macro

Repetitive spreadsheets waste hours of valuable time every week. Automating these manual tasks in Excel does not require a computer science degree. This text-only course guides you through the fundamental steps of recording, running, and managing macros, transforming how you handle your daily data workflows. What you'll learn: Understand the core concepts of Excel automation and macro security settings; Record custom macros to automate routine formatting, sorting, and data entry tasks; Run and test your macros using custom shortcut keys and developer buttons; Read and edit basic VBA code to make simple adjustments to your recorded actions; Save and share macro-enabled workbooks securely using modern best practices; Explore modern automation alternatives, including a foundational look at web-based Office Scripts. You will begin with essential terminology and developer-tab setup before moving step-by-step through recording, refining, and running your automated workflows. This course is designed for beginners with basic Excel experience who want to eliminate repetitive manual work—no coding background is required. Start streamlining your Excel spreadsheets today.