This appendix introduces users of the Microsoft Excel 4.0 Macro Language to programming with Visual Basic. In this appendix, you'll learn how Visual Basic differs from the Microsoft Excel 4.0 Macro Language, how you can continue using your existing Microsoft Excel 4.0 macros, and where to find more information about Visual Basic.
Visual Basic is a true programming language that features variables with scoping, an integrated editor, and enhanced dialog box tools and debugging tools. Learning Visual Basic with Microsoft Excel version 7.0 makes it easier for you to learn programming with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft applications that use Visual Basic. You can also control these other applications easily in your Visual Basic code. You can use Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic to easily learn Visual Basic programming at your own pace, without losing any of your existing investment in Microsoft Excel 4.0 macros.
Important
Most features of Microsoft Excel version 7.0 can be recorded in the Microsoft Excel Macro Language. For more information, refer to the Microsoft Answer Wizard.