How long does it take to learn VBA in Excel?

If you want to, you can learn excel VBA in one week, by spending an hour each day. With some extra time for practicing. However, I would recommend doing it a bit slower, say 2-3 videos a day, with lots of coding practice. All code used in the videos are made available for you to download.

How long will it take to learn VBA?

Should I learn VBA or Python first?

If you want to build independent (standalone) applications, then learn Python. On the other hand, if you simply want to automate laborious and repetitive task in Office applications, then go with VBA. Finally, if you have limited time, then you should definitely learn VBA.

What are the basics of VBA?

VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications, an event-driven programming language from Microsoft. It is now predominantly used with Microsoft Office applications such as MSExcel, MS-Word and MS-Access. This tutorial teaches the basics of VBA. Each of the sections contain related topics with simple and useful examples.

What is an example of VBA in Excel?

Excel VBA example: The Open event for a workbook. One of the most commonly used Excel VBA events is the Workbook Open event. Assume that you have a workbook that you use every day. The Workbook_Open procedure in this example is executed every time the workbook is opened. The procedure checks the day of the week; if it’s Friday,…

How to get Excel version using VBA code?

Press Alt+F11 to open the Microsoft Basic for Applications window.

Then click Insert > Module. See screenshot:

Copy and paste the below VBA code into the Module window,and then press the F5 key to run the code.

Then a Microsoft Excel dialog box pops up with the version number displaying.

What is Basic VBA?

VBA is an acronym for Visual Basic for Applications. VBA should not be confused with VB, which is standard Visual Basic. Visual Basic for Applications is a programming feature designed by Microsoft for use with their Microsoft Office software package.