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Special Edition Using Excel Visual Basic for Applications, 2nd Edition
- By Jeff Webb
- Published Sep 1, 1995 by Que. Part of the Special Edition Using series.
- Copyright 1995
- Dimensions: 7.38 X 9.125
- Pages: 896
- Edition: 2nd
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-0269-X
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-0269-2
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Written by a former Senior Writer at Microsoft, this book shows the reader how to do everything from simple macro creation to powerful application development. Readers will be able to speed up the development process and avoid "reinventing the wheel" for common processes.
PTR Bullets
- Leads the reader through the process of recording and modifying macros
- Explains how to create stand-alone Windows applications
- Perfect companion to the Visual Basic Application documentation
User Level
Intermediate - Advanced
PTR Overview
Written by a former Senior Writer at Microsoft, this book shows the reader how to do everything from simple macro creation to powerful application development. Readers will be able to speed up the development process and avoid "reinventing the wheel" for common processes.
Product Author Bios
Jeff Webb was a senior member of the BASIC documentation team at Microsoft. He worked on BASIC PDS, QBASIC, OLE Automation and all versions of Visual Basic. He has contributed to several computer books and help systems on topics such as Visual Basic, OLE, and programming integrated applications with Microsoft Office. Currently he runs Wombat Technology in Seattle, WA.
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Written by a former Senior Writer at Microsoft, this book shows the reader how to do everything from simple macro creation to powerful application development. Readers will be able to speed up the development process and avoid "reinventing the wheel" for common processes.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The Best Written Book I own for Visual Basic/Studio/App, By Joe Bruin "GO BRUINS!" (Home of the Bruins!) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Using Excel Visual Basic for Applications (Paperback)
I own nearly a dozen books on Visual Studio(VS), Visual Basic(VB), and Visual Basic for Applications(VBA). For the past 3 years, I have architected personal / workplace solutions, and have been mostly self-taught through books and online learning opportunities.After finding "Using Excel Visual Basic For Applications," by Jeff Webb, it has become hands-down my primary resource. "The Excel Bible," by John Walkenbach used to be my book of choice, but where Walkenbach concentrates more on explaining Excel, Jeff Webb has developed his effort to elaborate on VBA, and is focused on object-oriented programming. For instance, Chapter 5 of 21 includes a section on the 'Application Object.' Starting with an explanation of what is an Application Object, a chart spanning three pages, consisting of 'Properties and Methods' applicable to an Object follows. It is analogous to VB's Object Browser, since both provide the Developer a directory listing. Then Jeff Webb steps... Read more
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Very clear, well organized, and comprehensive,
By A Customer
This review is from: Using Excel Visual Basic for Applications (Paperback)
An excellent reference book for programmers who have some basic familiarity with VBA. Webb does not drown his reader in pages of useless listings or chimpanzee instructions (Go to the Menu Bar, click File, click Open, click OK, duh) that have seemed to overtake so many other training books. Instead, he provides an intelligent tour of VBA. Might be outdated, but still worth it!
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Not so Special,
By A Customer
This review is from: Using Excel Visual Basic for Applications (Paperback)
First of all the examples are not put on a CD, nor can you download them from the publishers website. That makes it a little frustrating. Secondly, it is not very indepth. So if you just want basic explanations on VBA "stuff" then go for it, else find another book. I suppose my first tip off to not buy the book was that the author works for microsoft. Another persons comment was quite appropriate - it is a rehash of the help (and just as helpful (not)). No hard feelings Mr. Webb.
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