To automate a repetitive task so that you can do the task again with a single click, you can use the Developer tab in Excel for Mac to record and run a macro. You can also create a macro by using the Visual Basic Editor in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to write your own macro programming code. To automate a repetitive task so that you can do the task again with a single click, you can use the Developer tab in Excel for Mac to record and run a macro.
Boy, Excel for Mac can be a real pain in the butt sometimes. In particular, refreshing data within a Mac Excel spreadsheet is near impossible. This is an issue that many of our users run into. Thankfully, we've got two simple solutions for you, and this blog walks you through each one step by step. If you want a quick, easy fix - use Method #1.
It will, however, require you to follow the process each and every time you want to refresh your data. If you have 5 minutes, scroll down to Method #2. This method will help you create a button, and it's as simple as that.
To refresh your spreadsheet data, at any time - just click the button. Remember, our team is always available via chat if you run into problems.
We are here to help. Method #1 Run the IntrinioRefresh Macro. At the top of the screen, click on 'Excel' then 'Preferences' 2. Double click on 'Ribbon & Toolbar' 3. On the right hand side, check the box next to 'Developer' 4. Click 'Save' in the bottom right hand corner 5. You should now see a tab at the top of the Excel spreadsheet called 'Developer'.
On the left hand side, you should see a button called 'Macros' with a bright green arrow. A prompt will pop up. In the top where it says 'Macro Name', type 'IntrinioRefresh' 8.
In the bottom right hand corner, click run. Your data will update in the spreadsheet! Method #2 Create a Macro Button in Your Toolbar.
At the top of the screen, click on 'Excel' then 'Preferences' 2. Double click on 'Ribbon & Toolbar' 3. On the right hand side, at the bottom, click the + button 4. Click 'New Tab' 5. Click on the 'New Tab (Custom)' that shows up 6.
Click the settings symbol at the bottom, and click 'Rename.' Name this tab 'Intrinio' and click 'Save' 8. Underneath your new tab, click 'New Group (Custom)' 9. On the left hand side, click 'Choose commands from', and select 'Macros' 10.
Scroll down and select 'IntrinioRefresh' 11. Click the right-facing arrow in the middle 12. You should see 'IntrinioRefresh' show up underneath your new custom group on the right. Click 'Save' 14. Now, at the top of your workbook, you should see a tab called 'Intrinio'.
Click on that. Underneath it should be a button called 'IntrinioRefresh'. Now, every time you click that button, the data in your spreadsheet will refresh. You're an Excel Guru.