VBA Editor Basics
VBA Editor Basics in Excel: Getting Started The VBA Editor is where you write, edit, and run code to automate tasks in Microsoft Excel. Learning the VBA Editor is the first step to creating powerful macros and custom solutions for your spreadsheets. What is the VBA Editor? VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications . The VBA Editor (also called VBE) is a built-in tool in Excel, known as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). You use the VBA Editor to manage macros, write code, and debug programs—everything happens in one place. How to Open the VBA Editor Step 1: Make sure the Developer tab is visible. Go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon . Tick the box for Developer in the right pane. Click OK to save. Step 2: Open the Editor. Click the Developer tab on the Excel ribbon. Click Visual Basic , or Press Alt + F11 to instantly open the VBA Editor. ...