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Before deleting a macro in Excel, think it through. This could disable any pre-set automation, but your data will remain secure and unaffected.
1. How to remove individual macros from an Excel file
Note: Once a macro is deleted, it cannot be recovered. It's advisable to back up your workbook before proceeding with the deletion.
Step 1: Open the Excel workbook with the macro, select View => click the down arrow in the Macro section.
- Click View Macros.
Step 2: Change to All open Workbooks.
- Select the macro you want to delete => click Delete.
2. How to delete all macros in Excel
If you need to delete multiple macros at once, the following method will help remove all macros from your workbook:
Step 1: In the Excel data interface, select the File menu.
Step 2: Click Save As => change the format for the spreadsheet.
- Select Excel Workbook (*.xlsx) => click Browse to choose a location and save to your computer.
3. Why can't the macro be deleted?
If you're unable to delete a macro, check for the following possible reasons:
- Macro is running: If the macro is still active, you need to stop it before starting the deletion process.
- Workbook is in read-only mode: If the workbook is open in read-only mode, changes cannot be made. Save a copy of the workbook, reopen it, and enable Enable Editing to make edits.
- Protected worksheet or workbook: If the worksheet or workbook is password-protected, you must remove the protection before deleting the macro.
- Restricted access: Your account may not have the necessary permissions to delete the macro. Check your access rights or contact the directory administrator.
These are the steps to help you easily delete a macro in Excel. Additionally, you can visit Mytour's Excel tips for more useful tricks when using this powerful spreadsheet tool.
