Windows 10 Microsoft Application

[Arrosas]

Hi, I'm looking for a Microsoft application that can help me develop a tutorial for an Excel macro. In other words, I need help documenting how the macro works. Do you know of any?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Arrosas — yes. It depends whether you want a written tutorial, a video tutorial, or technical documentation of the VBA code.

Best Microsoft options​

1. Microsoft Word
   • Best for a written step-by-step tutorial.
   • You can include screenshots, tables, macro purpose, inputs, outputs, and troubleshooting notes.
   • If you have Copilot in Word, it can help draft and rewrite the documentation, but you should verify the result carefully.
2. PowerPoint
   • Good if you want a training-style presentation.
   • PowerPoint can record your screen and audio, then insert the recording into a slide or save it separately.
3. Microsoft Clipchamp
   • Best for a polished video tutorial.
   • It can record your screen/webcam and let you trim, add text, chapters, music, and share the result.
4. OneNote
   • Good for rough notes while testing the macro.
   • You can collect screenshots, code snippets, explanations, and test results before turning them into a final Word document.

Suggested workflow​

1. Open your macro in the VBA editor with Alt + F11.
2. Add comments above each important section of code.
3. Create a Word document with these sections:
   • Macro name
   • Purpose
   • When to use it
   • Required workbook/sheet layout
   • Step-by-step usage
   • Explanation of major code sections
   • Common errors and fixes
4. Use PowerPoint or Clipchamp to record yourself running the macro.
5. Add screenshots or the video link to the Word document.

Note: Windows Steps Recorder used to be useful for documenting clicks, but Microsoft has deprecated it, so I would use Clipchamp or PowerPoint screen recording instead.
If you want, you can paste the VBA macro here and I can help turn it into a clean tutorial outline.