“VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System is jam-packed with code samples that you’ll be able to reuse right away in your VBA projects.” —Guy Barrette, Microsoft MVP & Regional Director, .NET Expertise Develop your VBA expertise instantly with proven techniques VBA for the 2007 Microsoft® Office System shows you how to take full advantage of the 2007 Microsoft Office suite by automating routine Office tasks. No matter which Office application you’re using, there are some tasks you perform dozens of times, such as typing a section of text, running a series of menu commands, or formatting a document in a particular way.This book shows you how to accomplish the same tasks by incorporating them into a macro that you can run with just a few mouse clicks or keystrokes. This book shows you the basics of VBA programming from the ground up. Even if you’ve never programmed before, VBA for the 2007 Microsoft® Office System will have you up to speed with VBA in no time.You’ll learn how to write programs that control Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access databases, and even Outlook email.You get dozens of example macros that not only illustrate the concepts in the book but also provide you with practical, business-oriented tools that you can use right away to improve your productivity. Practical, real-world examples for anyone who uses Office applications—not just power users. Automate or streamline all your repetitive Word, Excel, and PowerPoint chores. Create custom dialog boxes and custom Ribbon tabs, groups, and buttons to make Office look and work the way you want it to—no program experience required! Easy-to-understand instructions that make learning VBA fast and fun. All code examples and documents are available online so you can get started with VBA with a minimum of fuss. Automate Routine Tasks Control Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Program Access Databases Automate Document Backups Create Advanced Email Rules Build Custom Dialog Boxes Customize the Office 2007 Ribbon Access the Registry Troubleshoot Macro Problems Control Macro Security Introduction I Getting Started with VBA 1 Creating and Running Recorded Macros 2 Writing Your Own Macros 3 Understanding Program Variables 4 Building VBA Expressions 5 Working with Objects 6 Controlling Your VBA Code II Putting VBA to Work 7 Programming Word 8 Programming Excel 9 Programming PowerPoint 10 Programming Access Databases 11 Programming Outlook Email III Getting the Most Out of VBA 12 Creating Custom VBA Dialog Boxes 13 Customizing the Office 2007 Ribbon 14 VBA Tips and Techniques 15 Trapping Program Errors 16 Debugging VBA Procedures IV Appendixes A VBA Statements B VBA Functions Index

This book focuses on innovative ways to create customized Word documents and templates. It contains an in-depth introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), which is the embedded programming language in the Microsoft Office 2007. VBA provides a complete integrated development environment (IDE) that allows for document automation, the process of using an automated template for creating documents. The book also includes coverage of the new features of Word 2007 including Content Controls, programming the Ribbon, and more.

&>Paul McFedries, an Office "insider," that will help you learn the Office applications inside and out. Designed to bridge the gap between your expectation and reality, you will go beyond the basics and learn newly discovered techniques, shortcuts, and best practices. Through real-world examples that showcase how the tips and tricks can be used in everyday business tasks, Tricks of the Microsoft Office 2007 Gurus will help you get the most out of Office 2007. Part I MICROSOFT WORD TRICKS Chapter 1 Text Tricks Chapter 2 Formatting Tricks Chapter 3 Document Tricks Chapter 4 Page Layout Tricks Part II MICROSOFT EXCEL TRICKS Chapter 5 Formula and Function Tricks Chapter 6 Workbook and Worksheet Tricks Chapter 7 Data Analysis Tricks Chapter 8 Chart Tricks III MICROSOFT POWERPOINT TRICKS Chapter 9 Slide and Presentation Tricks Chapter 10 Animation Tricks Chapter 11 Slide Show Tricks IV MICROSOFT OUTLOOK TRICKS Chapter 12 Email Tricks Chapter 13 Calendar and Contacts Tricks V MICROSOFT ACCESS TRICKS 14 Table and Query Tricks Chapter 15 Form and Report Tricks APPENDIXES Author Bio Paul McFedries is well-known as a teacher of Office, Windows, and programming, particularly VBA. He is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has been writing programs for PCs for more than 25 years and has been developing VBA applications since Microsoft first added VBA to the Office suite in 1994. Now primarily a writer, Paul has written more than 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include Access 2007 Forms, Reports, and Queries (Que, 2007), Formulas and Functions with Excel 2007 (Que, 2007), VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System (Que, 2007), and Windows Vista Unleashed (Sams, 2006).

Provides a step-by-step guide to using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and macros to import data and produce reports in Microsoft Excel 2010.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. Microsoft provides a fantastic new business diagramming engine in PowerPoint 2007, Word 2007, and Excel 2007 in the form of SmartArt[TM] graphics. The new SmartArt[TM] graphics allow you to create process charts, radial charts, organization charts, and more. Leverage the themes and styles Microsoft provides in Office 2007 or customize the art to make your own designs. This book covers all the drawing tools in Microsoft Office 2007. Using SmartArt[TM], WordArt or Shapes, you can create eye-catching documents that will get noticed. Dress up your next presentation with colorful business diagrams. Create better documents in Word 2007, Excel 2007, and PowerPoint 2007. Add glow, bevel, reflection with just a few mouse clicks. Generate professional organization charts. Design your own layouts: Don’t be stuck with what Microsoft shipped in the box. Construct dynamic shapes with text calculated from Excel. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Creating SmartArt Graphics Chapter 2: Modifying SmartArt Graphics Chapter 3: Gallery of SmartArt Graphics for Lists Chapter 4: Gallery of Process Charts Chapter 5: Gallery of Cycle and Radial Charts Chapter 6: Gallery of Relationship Charts Chapter 7: Gallery of Hierarchy, Pyramid, and Matrix Charts Chapter 8: Creating Organizational Charts Chapter 9: Adding New SmartArt Graphic Layouts Chapter 10: WordArt Chapter 11: Shapes

Even if you're not a programmer, you can quickly learn to write macros, automate tasks, and create custom applications for Office 2007 with Microsoft'sVisual Basic for Applications (VBA) and the in-depth instruction in this comprehensive guide. You'll jump right into the basics of recording and running macros with Office's built-in Macro Recorder, before quickly moving to the essentials of VBA syntax, using loops and functions, building effective code, and programming applications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Includes pages of real-world examples and techniques.

All the methods and tools you need to successfully program with Excel John Walkenbach's name is synonymous with excellence in computer books that decipher complex technical topics. With this comprehensive guide, "Mr. Spreadsheet" shows you how to maximize your Excel experience using professional spreadsheet application development tips from his own personal bookshelf. Featuring a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications and fully updated for the new features of Excel 2010, this essential reference includes an analysis of Excel application development and is packed with procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel’s capabilities with VBA. Offers an analysis of Excel application development and a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Features invaluable advice from "Mr. Spreadsheet" himself (bestselling author John Walkenbach), who demonstrates all the techniques you need to create large and small Excel applications Provides tips, tricks, and techniques for expanding Excel's capabilities with VBA that you won’t find anywhere else This power-user's guide is packed with procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel's capabilities with VBA.

This book focuses on innovative ways to create customized Word documents and templates. It contains an in-depth introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), which is the embedded programming language in the Microsoft Office 2007. VBA provides a complete integrated development environment (IDE) that allows for document automation, the process of using an automated template for creating documents. The book also includes coverage of the new features of Word 2007 including Content Controls, programming the Ribbon, and more.

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