Excel can send alerts based on spreadsheet data, but you'll need to write a macro to do it. We'll show you how.

Before you can create a macro to download real-time data from the website, you must first enable the "Developer" tab in Excel. To do this, click "File," then "Options." ...

Excel macros are series of recorded steps that are used within a spreadsheet. Macros can automate repetitive steps and improve data analysis.

Macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day, but make sure your security settings are up to snuff.

Now that you have enabled Macros in your Excel file, you can create your own macros if you use a repetitive task in Excel and want to facilitate it. To record a macro, go to Developer tab and choose ...

Learn how to use Excel and web browser macros to download multiple web pages to your hard drive.

The bare bones VBA code A simple list of sheet names is easy to generate using VBA thanks to the Worksheets collection. Listing A shows a simple For Each loop that cycles through this collection.