One of the most popular methods of running a macro is having a button on the face of the worksheet. These are simple enough to create with the basic Form Controls found on the Developer Ribbon, which is what makes them a popular option. But what if you had lots of buttons, all of which Read More
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Create multiple checkboxes instantly with VBA
Checkboxes placed onto the face of the worksheet are an excellent way for users to interact with a spreadsheet. Each checkbox can be linked to a cell, so that when clicked the value in the cell changes between TRUE and FALSE. But if you have a lot of checkboxes to create it becomes a real Read More
VBA code to control and manage Excel Tables
. Tables are one of the most powerful features of Excel. Being able to automate them using VBA provides a way to make Tables even more powerful. Creating and converting Tables This first set of macros is about creating and resizing macros. Convert selection to Excel Table This macro will create a Table Read More
VBA code to insert, delete and control comments
Some Excel users love comments; they put comments all over their workbooks. Other users despise them as they are unsightly and annoying. Whatever your preference, you can control them with VBA; add, delete, list on a worksheet – it can all be done with VBA. Adapting the code to your needs It is unlikely Read More
3 ways to change or insert images based cell values
From stock parts to holiday villas, from employees to logos, there are plenty of reasons to insert and automatically change an image based on a cell value. Or you may think if this a formula which changes a picture, rather than a number. Ultimately, the purpose is to link an image or picture to a Read More
Removing / cracking Excel passwords with VBA
There is nothing more frustrating than finding out a previous employee has used passwords to protect an Excel file, or maybe you set the password and have now forgotten it. Either way… you’re stuffed! However, before you give in, let me share some of the methods I use to remove passwords. When messing around with Read More
VBA Code to insert, move, delete and control pictures
It is not often that we have to control pictures or images within Excel. This post serves as a reference to cover most of the scenarios we’re likely to encounter when we do need to. This code can be used in conjunction with the user defined function to insert and change pictures based on a Read More
Create dynamic chart titles with custom formatting
Titles are an overlooked aspect of many charts. A bland title misses out on so much rich information which could be used to enhance a users understanding of the report. Here is an example of bad and good chart titles: The 2nd chart title adds additional insight and provides a much richer experience for the Read More
VBA Code to Apply and Control AutoFilter in Excel
AutoFilters are a great feature in Excel. Often they are a quicker way of sorting and filtering data than looping through each cell in a range. This post provides the main lines of code to apply and control the AutoFilter settings with VBA. Adapting the code to your needs Every code snippet below is Read More
Set chart axis min and max based on a cell value
“Not again…” I think to myself every time I change the minimum and maximum values of a chart axis. It’s such a tedious task, and I know I’ll be doing it again at a future point. It only takes a few seconds, but all that time starts to add up. There are various chart objects Read More