Saturday 18 August 2012

Macro - Definition


What is a Macro?
A macro is a series of commands and functions that are stored in a Microsoft Visual Basic module which an be executed whenever there is a need to perform a particular task.  
Few points about Macros :- 
  • Macros are written in VBA. 
  • VBA (Visual basic for Applications) is a subset of VB Programming Language.
  • It can automate all the repetitive work which is done manually in excel or any other application.
  • It is useful when we have loads of data to play with in excel.
  • It can even automate Web Pages,Web Services,Microsoft Outlook,HP Quality Center,Microsoft Word etc.
  • It is a useful alternative of other complex automation tools like QTP,Selenium etc.


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