How To: Record macros in Excel 2007

In this Microsoft Excel 2007 for Dummies video the instructor shows how to record a Macro. Macros let you create a shortcut to perform a sequence of commands all at once. For example you can create a macro to quickly build a sales report template that you frequently use. When ever you run that macro the Word will automatically build the template for you based on the recorded commands. To write macros you need to have the developer tab enabled. To enable it click on the office button and at the bottom open the Excel Options. In the Popular options section select the option to show developer tab in the ribbon. Now the instructor goes on and shows how to record a macro using the buttons in the developer tab. This video shows how to use the developer tab and record macros in Microsoft Excel 2007.