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 Enable all macros (not recommended; potentially dangerous code can run)—this setting
is equivalent to low macros security in Excel 2003. Because it could allow rogue macros
to run in files that are sent to you by others, Microsoft recommends that you do not use
this setting.
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Figure 11.1
Enable the Developer tab
to access the VBA tools.
Visual Basic Editor
Macros Dialog
Macro Recording Tools
Shortcut to Trust Center
Further, when you save your files, you have to save the files as Excel 2007 macro-enabled
workbooks with the
.xlsm extension.
Enabling the Developer Ribbon
Most of the VBA tools are located on a Developer tab of the Excel 2007 Ribbon. By default,
this tab is not displayed. To enable it, from the Office icon menu, select Excel Options,
Popular. Then choose Show Developer Tab in the Ribbon.
As shown in Figure 11.1, the Code group on the Developer tab of the Ribbon offers icons
for accessing the Visual Basic Editor, Macros dialog box, macro recording tools, and Macro
Security setting.
Visual Basic Editor
From Excel, press Alt+F11 or choose Developer, Code, Visual Basic to open the Visual
Basic Editor, as shown in Figure 11.2. The three main sections of the VBA Editor are
described here. If this is your first time using VBA, some of these items may be disabled.
Follow the instructions given in the following list to make sure that each is enabled:
 Project Explorer—This pane displays a hierarchical tree of all open workbooks.
Expand the tree to see the worksheets and code modules present in the workbook. If
the Project Explorer is not visible, enable it by pressing Ctrl+R.
If you have previously enabled the Developer tab of the Ribbon, you can use the Macro Security icon
to jump quickly to the Trust Center dialog box.
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Amazon VBA Specifications

General

Brand	Amazon
Model	VBA
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

Using VBA to Create Pivot Tables

Introducing VBA

Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) as a powerful Excel macro language for automation.

Enabling VBA in Your Copy of Excel

Steps to activate VBA macros through Excel's Trust Center settings for security.

Visual Basic Editor

Overview of the VBE interface, including Project Explorer and Code Window.

Visual Basic Tools

Key VBE features like AutoComplete and F1 help for coding.

Learning Tricks of the Trade

Writing Code to Handle Any Size Data Range

Techniques for dynamic range selection using `Cells` and `Resize`.

Understanding Versions

Differences in VBA pivot table methods across Excel versions.

Building a Pivot Table in Excel VBA

Getting a Sum Instead of a Count

Ensuring correct aggregation functions like `xlSum` are explicitly applied in VBA.

Determining Size of a Finished Pivot Table

Using `TableRange2` and `Offset` for accurate pivot table manipulation.

Creating a Report Showing Revenue by Product

Eliminating Blank Cells in the Values Area

Replacing blank pivot table cells with zero using the `NullString` property in VBA.

Controlling the Sort Order with AutoSort

Implementing custom sort orders for pivot table fields via VBA using the `AutoSort` method.

Suppressing Subtotals for Multiple Row Fields

Disabling automatic subtotals for specific pivot fields by setting the `Subtotals` property.

Handling Additional Annoyances When Creating Your Final Report

Creating a Summary on a Blank Report Worksheet

Copying pivot table data as static values to a new sheet for final reporting.

Filling the Outline View

Filling blank cells in column A of the report for consistent presentation and formatting.

Adding Subtotals

Programmatically adding subtotals and page breaks to pivot table reports using VBA.

Addressing Issues with Two or More Data Fields

Calculated Data Fields

Creating custom fields in pivot tables using formulas within VBA.

Calculated Items

Defining new items within a field for combined calculations and analysis.

Summarizing Date Fields with Grouping

Group by Week

Grouping date data by week using VBA's date grouping features.

Using Advanced Pivot Table Techniques

Using AutoShow to Produce Executive Overviews

Filtering pivot tables to display top N records efficiently using the `AutoShow` method.

Using ShowDetail to Filter a Recordset

Drilling down into pivot table cells to view underlying source data records.

Creating Reports for Each Region or Model

Generating individual reports for each item in a page field, like regions or models.

Using New Pivot Table Features in Excel 2007

Using the New Filters

Applying advanced filters (label, date, value) to pivot tables using VBA in Excel 2007.

Applying a Table Style

Formatting pivot tables with predefined styles and layout options via VBA.

Applying a Data Visualization

Incorporating visual elements like data bars into pivot tables using VBA.

Understanding Special Considerations for Excel 97

Pivot Table Code for Excel 97 Users

Using the `PivotTableWizard` method for creating pivot tables compatible with Excel 97.

Next Steps