Macros allow you to automate repetitive Excel tasks and reduce manual effort without having to write code from scratch. In this hands-on session, David Ringstrom, CPA and author of Excel for Dummies, shows how to record macros, understand and edit the VBA code Excel generates, and enhance macros with buttons and user input. You’ll learn how to automate tasks such as Goal Seek, save and manage macro-enabled workbooks, and troubleshoot issues using Excel’s built-in debugging and error-handling tools. The emphasis is on practical automation techniques that make everyday Excel work faster, more consistent, and easier to maintain.

David H. Ringstrom, CPA, has more than 30 years of experience as a spreadsheet and accounting software consultant and speaker. He has presented over 2,500 live webinars and is the author or co-author of ten books, including “Microsoft 365 Excel All-in-One for Dummies”, “Microsoft 365 Excel for Dummies”, “Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures”, and “QuickBooks Online for Dummies”.

In his webinars, David demonstrates every technique twice: first on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and then live in Excel for Microsoft 365 for Windows. He highlights any differences in Excel 2024, 2021, or 2019 during the presentation and in his detailed handouts. Attendees also receive an Excel workbook containing most of the examples he uses, making it easy to follow along and apply the techniques later. David additionally supports Excel for Mac users by answering their follow-up questions via email.