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John WalkenbachTechnology · Non-Fiction·b. 1952
Excel VBA Programming For Dummies
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Ready to move beyond basic spreadsheets? This guide is for intermediate to advanced Excel users who want to master Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Learn to automate tasks, create custom functions, and build powerful add-ins to take your Excel skills to the next level. It covers everything from the VBA language basics to developing and testing your first macro.
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Business, computer programsComputer programsComputer softwareComputer software, developmentComputer TechnologyDevelopmentElectronic spreadsheetsExcel 2000Excel 2003Microsoft Excel (Computer file)Microsoft excel (computer program)Microsoft visual basic (computer program)Microsoft Visual Basic for applicationsVisual Basic for Applications (Computer program language)VisualBASIC fu r ApplikationenVisualBASIC für Applikationen
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This book is designed for users who are already comfortable with Excel and are looking to extend its capabilities through automation. While it covers VBA fundamentals, it assumes a certain level of familiarity with spreadsheet concepts and an interest in practical application rather than theoretical programming.
This edition was published in 2004, meaning its examples and interface screenshots are based on Excel versions prevalent around that time, likely Excel 2003 or earlier. While the core VBA language remains consistent, users of newer Excel versions (2007 and later) may notice differences in the user interface for accessing developer tools.
John Walkenbach has authored several highly regarded books on Excel and VBA. This "For Dummies" title is generally considered a more accessible entry point compared to his more comprehensive and advanced works like "Excel 2003 Power Programming with VBA," offering a balance of foundational knowledge and practical application for intermediate users.
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