K2's Office Scripts - The New Macros

Overview

Office Scripts is a new feature that allows you to automate tasks in Excel and other Office applications. Unlike VBA, a legacy language that runs only on Windows, Office Scripts can run on any platform and device that supports Office on the web. Further, Office Scripts has a modern and intuitive interface that lets you easily create, edit, and share your scripts. Office Scripts are stored in the Cloud, and they work with Office Online apps and integrate with Power Automate for process automation. Save time and improve productivity using Office Scripts in Excel and other Office applications.

Objectives

• List three benefits of using Office Scripts over legacy VBA macros
• Distinguish the storage locations for Office scripts vs. VBA macros
• Identify four reasons why Office Scripts may not be available for use
• List two ways of sharing an Office Script with other users

Highlights

• Introduction to Office Scripts
• Recording your first script
• Integration with Power Automate