WPS Office 2016: Downloading and Using VBA with Windows Forms Applications
Introduction
In today's digital age, software applications have become indispensable tools for productivity and automation. One such application is the Microsoft Office suite, specifically WPS Office 2016. This article will guide you through downloading and integrating Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) into your WPS Office environment to enhance its functionality.
What is VBA?
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a programming language that allows users to automate tasks within an Excel or other Microsoft Office applications. It provides powerful capabilities for creating custom macros and enhancing existing features of these programs. With VBA, you can create scripts that run automatically when specific events occur in your workbook or project.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download and Use VBA with WPS Office
Step 1: Accessing VBA Tools
To start using VBA in WPS Office, you need to open the Developer tab on your Ribbon. If it’s not visible, follow these steps:
- Open WPS Office.
- Go to
File>Options. - In the
Excel Optionsdialog box, selectCustomize Ribbon. - Check the box next to
Developerand clickOK.
Now you should see the Developer tab appear at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Creating a New Macro
With the Developer tab active, you can now create new macros in your workbook. Here’s how to do it:
- Open your desired workbook.
- Click on the
Developertab. - From the
Macrosgroup, click onRecord Macro.... A macro window will pop up, giving you a brief description of what the macro will do. - Record the action you want to perform. For example, if you want to add a formula every time a certain cell changes, record the action from the worksheet where this happens.
- Once you’ve recorded the macro, close the macro window.
- To save the macro, go back to the Developer tab, click on
Save As, and choose a location to store the macro file (.xlsm).
Your newly created macro will be stored in your workbook under the name specified during recording.
Step 3: Writing Your Own Macros
Once you’ve saved your macro, you’re ready to write your own code. Start a new module in your workbook by clicking on Insert > Module. The cursor will move to a blank section below your existing macros.
Here’s an example of a simple VBA script to calculate the sum of all values in a column:
Sub SumColumn()
Dim rng As Range
Set rng = Selection
MsgBox "The sum of the selected range is: " & Application.Sum(rng)
End Sub
This macro uses the Selection object to refer to the currently selected range and then calculates the sum of all cells in that range. Simply place this code inside another subroutine or directly above the End Sub line as needed.
Step 4: Running Your Macros
After writing your macro, you can execute it by simply pressing F8 while hovering over any part of the code. Alternatively, you can also use the Run button located at the bottom left of the VBA editor window.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily integrate VBA into your WPS Office workflow. Whether you're automating repetitive tasks or adding complex functionalities, VBA offers endless possibilities. Experiment with different scenarios and macros to maximize your productivity in WPS Office.