Mastering VBA for Microsoft Office 2007

Mastering VBA for Microsoft Office 2007

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Get more done in less time by automating Office tasks

Even if you’re not a programmer, you can quickly learn to write macros, automate tasks, and create custom applications for Office 2007 with Microsoft’sVisual Basic® for Applications (VBA) and the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide.

You’ll jump right into the basics of recording and running macros with Office’s built-in Macro Recorder, before quickly moving to the essentials of VBA syntax, using loops and functions, building effective code, and programming applications in Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Outlook®, and Access®. You’ll find pages of real-world examples as well as easy-to-follow techniques for topics such as accessing one application from another, programming the Ribbon, and much more.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding the essentials of VBA syntax
• Using the Macro Recorder in Word and Excel
• Creating code from scratch with the Visual Basic Editor
• Finding the objects, methods, and properties you need
• Using loops to repeat actions in your code and adding If statements for flexibility
• Adding more choices with message, input, and dynamic dialog boxes
• Modifying the Ribbon with XML code and callbacks
• Building, debugging, and securing your code
• Use VBA to Customize Your Office 2007 Applications
• Transform Complex Operations into a Single Keystroke
• Work with XML-based Files, the Ribbon, and ActiveX
• Add Embedded Macros and Add-ins to Improve Productivity
• Reinforce Your Skills with Real-World
• Examples

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