10 VBA Scripts That Will Automate Your Excel Workflows

Introduction

Excel is a powerful tool, but repetitive tasks can eat up your valuable time. VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) scripts can automate these tasks, saving you hours each week. Here are 10 essential VBA scripts every Excel user should know.

1. Auto-Save Workbook Every 5 Minutes

Sub AutoSave()
    Application.OnTime Now + TimeValue("00:05:00"), "AutoSave"
    ThisWorkbook.Save
End Sub

2. Delete Empty Rows

Sub DeleteEmptyRows()
    Dim rng As Range
    On Error Resume Next
    Set rng = ActiveSheet.UsedRange.SpecialCells(xlCellTypeBlanks)
    rng.EntireRow.Delete
End Sub

3. Highlight Duplicates

Sub HighlightDuplicates()
    Dim rng As Range
    Set rng = Selection
    rng.FormatConditions.AddUniqueValues
    rng.FormatConditions(1).DupeUnique = xlDuplicate
    rng.FormatConditions(1).Interior.Color = RGB(255, 199, 206)
End Sub

These scripts are just the beginning. Master VBA and unlock the full potential of Excel automation!