Excel - Chapter 8 - Developing and Using Macros

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the content of Chapter 8 of Excel, focusing on developing and using macros.

Macro

A series of commands, statements, and keystrokes that execute a command in Excel.

VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

A programming module where macros are stored in Excel.

Trust Center

A feature in Excel that allows users to manage security settings for macros.

Macro-enabled Workbook

An Excel workbook that can contain macros, with the file extension .xlsm.

UserForm

A custom dialog box in Excel with labels, controls, and VBA code for user interaction.

ActiveX Control

A type of control in Excel that runs VBA code when clicked or selected.

Form Control

Excel controls, such as buttons and check boxes, that can execute macros.

Relative References

A way of recording a macro in VBA where commands are relative to the active cell's position.

Personal Macro Workbook (PERSONAL.XLSB)

A hidden workbook where personal macros are stored for use in any Excel workbook.

Code Window

The area in the Visual Basic Editor where VBA code is written and edited.

MsgBox

A VBA function used to display a message to the user in a dialog box.

Module

A container for VBA code that includes procedures, properties, and functions.

Procedure

The specific code or set of instructions that carries out a task in VBA.

Property

An attribute or characteristic of an object in VBA, like the name or font of a worksheet.

Method

An action or function that can be performed on an object in VBA.

Debugging

The process of identifying and fixing errors in VBA code.

Shortcut Key

A key combination that triggers the execution of a macro.

Comment

Text within the VBA code that is not executed; it is used for documentation purposes.

Code Module

A section in the Visual Basic Editor that contains specific VBA code for macros.

Save as Template

Saving a workbook format for future use, allowing you to create new workbooks pre-filled with macros.

Developer Tab

The tab in the Excel ribbon where macro-related features and controls can be found.