Excel 2010 Power Programming with VBA / Edition 1

by John Walkenbach

Overview

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
• Includes a CD with templates and worksheets from the book

This power-user's guide is packed with procedures, tips, and ideas for expanding Excel's capabilities with VBA.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470475355
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	05/10/2010
Series:	Mr. Spreadsheet's Bookshelf , #6
Pages:	1088
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 2.30(d)

About the Author

John Walkenbach, arguably the foremost authority on Excel, has written hundreds of articles and created the award-winning Power Utility Pak. His 50-plus books include John Walkenbach's Favorite Excel 2010 Tips & Tricks, Excel 2010 Formulas, and the bestselling Excel Bible, all published by Wiley. Visit his popular Spreadsheet Page at spreadsheetpage.com.

Read an Excerpt

Click to read or download

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Some Essential Background

Chapter 1: Excel 2010: Where It Came From 11

Chapter 2: Excel in a Nutshell 23

Chapter 3: Formula Tricks and Techniques 53

Chapter 4: Understanding Excel Files 77

Part II: Excel Application Development

Chapter 5: What Is a Spreadsheet Application? 101

Chapter 6: Essentials of Spreadsheet Application Development 111

Part III: Understanding Visual Basic for Applications

Chapter 7: Introducing Visual Basic for Applications 135

Chapter 8: VBA Programming Fundamentals 193

Chapter 9: Working with VBA Sub Procedures 241

Chapter 10: Creating Function Procedures 281

Chapter 11: VBA Programming Examples and Techniques 325

Part IV: Working with UserForms

Chapter 12: Custom Dialog Box Alternatives 399

Chapter 13: Introducing UserForms 419

Chapter 14: UserForm Examples 455

Chapter 15: Advanced UserForm Techniques 493

Part V: Advanced Programming Techniques

Chapter 16: Developing Excel Utilities with VBA 543

Chapter 17: Working with Pivot Tables 565

Chapter 18: Working with Charts 583

Chapter 19: Understanding Excel’s Events 639

Chapter 20: Interacting with Other Applications 677

Chapter 21: Creating and Using Add-Ins 703

Part VI: Developing Applications

Chapter 22: Working with the Ribbon 733

Chapter 23: Working with Shortcut Menus 769

Chapter 24: Providing Help for Your Applications 789

Chapter 25: Developing User-Oriented Applications 809

Part VII: Other Topics

Chapter 26: Compatibility Issues 825

Chapter 27: Manipulating Files with VBA 839

Chapter 28: Manipulating Visual Basic Components 871

Chapter 29: Understanding Class Modules 895

Chapter 30: Working with Colors 911

Chapter 31: Frequently Asked Questions about Excel Programming 937

Part VIII: Appendixes

Appendix A: Excel Resources Online 969

Appendix B: VBA Statements and Functions Reference 977

Appendix C: VBA Error Codes 985

Appendix D: What’s on the CD-ROM 989

Index 1007

End-User License Agreement 1053