VBA - What is it and How can it help you?

VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is a programming language built into Microsoft Office. I first learned about it When I started working for my current job. My supervisor taught me the basics of it and I ran with it. Currently 70% of my job is spent writing code for projects that will make people more efficient. Now you may be wondering how this might affect you:

1. It may be used to speed up repetitive tasks. Ex: I am taking a Management course currently and the professor has strict formating guidelines. So, what I am doing is writing code to do all the formating for me. All I need to do is press one button, instead of 2-3 minutes of clicking.
2. You may be able to create features that were not originally in the program.

I think is is useful for anyone who uses Microsoft Office. Everyweek, I find other ways to use it. If you want to learn it I would suggest:

1. Record a few macros in Excel and Word and look at them. This is a good starting point but you may have to alter them for them to work correctly in the future.
2. Read a few books on VBA - I currently have about 30.
3. If you still need help go to the great website VBA express. The people there are always willing to help. Here is a link: http://vbaexpress.com/forum/

In the future I will post some code here that I think would be useful for students. If anyone else has any code that they think may be beneficial for students email it to me and I will Post it.