How to Import an Excel Spreadsheet Into Access With a Macro. If you ever wanted to click a magic button and make complex business tasks happen automatically, macros can make that wish come true.

For example, how many of your users can create a macro? Windows NT includes a powerful DOSKEY utility that allows you to create simple but powerful macros. It even features the ALIASES command.

Instead of clicking on multiple buttons to add different Word and Excel formats, record a macro, add it to Quick Access Toolbar & use it to get things done.

If you are new to macros, check out my dedicated guide below, where I go over the benefits and step-by-step instructions for creating macros in Excel.

Creating a macro is the process of recording keystrokes and mouse clicks for repetitive tasks, such as creating tables, custom layouts, or inserting formulas and cell widths in a spreadsheet.