Excel with macro (and VBA) on Tablet and Mobile
we need (I'm not alone!!) as soon possible the possibility to use Excel with macro (and VBA) on Tablet and Mobile
Fabio
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Sajeev
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If microsoft sql server can install in mobile and excel running macro can can connect with sql server or other dll file it will big step forward. This will promote windows mobile/tablet. . I have developed an accounting software which works along with exce.https://www.123computers.xyz/account. if this works in mobile i am very happy.
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Amir Farghaly
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also the ability to formulate pivot tables
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Jonathan Crawford
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We just need to get someone to build a VBA parser/interpreter. It may be slow, but so what. On PC the VBA is compiled, but the source exists with the workbook so you can edit it. A good start for how is the ASM interpreter challenge on codingame.com. I have offered my services to the moderators and would love the opportunity if the money was right.
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Anonymous
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Ok, I get it; vba won't run on Android. How about just give a way to stop seeing this irritating & space consuming message?
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Anonymous
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We are not able to run a macro enabled file in iPhone
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Carlos
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If VBA/Macros can not be built into the mobile version; perhaps build it into OneDrive/Microsoft Cloud, and somehow have Excel communicate with the cloud when VBA programming or macro recording is needed.I know this might require an Internet connection, and that’s acceptable if that’s a requirement for this feature to be added.
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Anonymous
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If not use macros, at least the ability to open a xlsxm file in read only mode for viewing.
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Anonymous
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I agree with Ron B. I wanted to show a VBA excel sheet i developed to my new employer. Nope can't do. This is not fun.
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Wombat
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On Android the only option is to create a virtual windows xp desktop with office 2010 installed, vba and macros enabled, then transfer this *.img file to your Android device, then use either Ibochs or limbo pc emulator apps to run your newly created Xp virtual disk. You will need a powerful device.
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Michael S Saliba
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I also had this problem with Google Sheets. Macros do not run on Android devices. The only solution I had was to urge my customer to buy Windows-based tablets. (We bought the RCA CAMBIO Windows tablet and it works very well.)
I rewrote the program in Excel which does not have all the restrictions of Google Sheets, especially the requirement to be online. -
edris yahya pour
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I agree, this is very much needed.
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Ron B.
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I don’t need to be able to write VBA or macros on my mobile device, but I would like a macro-enabled workbook to open and run macros which were created on the full desktop version. This would facilitate use of mobile devices as full featured interfaces without requiring coding a full copy of Excel on the phone or tablet.
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Andrew K.
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I agree, this is very much needed.
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Donald Hemmerling
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Without the ability to use form controls on my Android is a bit inconvenient. I am surprised with all this technology we are still limited in using basic functions. With this inability I have to remember to not forget to make the adjustments when I get back to the office.
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Elena
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Yes, excel with macro and vba. Spent forever creating forms for my field techs to use only to find out its useless cuz they cant use them on their mobile devices, phone or tablet...fail for Microsoft. Ill be looking into other programs which will offer what I need.
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Giovanni
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we need (I'm not alone!!) as soon possible the possibility to use Excel with macro (and VBA) on Tablet and Mobile
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Alex rocketwaveuk
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if they want excel to survive in the market then a generic version for mobiles is needed , so why dont microsoft just make them built in function by asking the community what they require and then make a mobile version with the ones that they feel are appropriate and do not cause any conflicts with security .
an example :-
an "array loop button"
(that would allow you to loop through a set of cells with functions)
you could set the array say b7, b12 then set a loop counter and then a exit cell with true or false function ,
this could update these affected cells without a sheet calculation if needed.
im sure everyone could give ideas for new built in functions so let list them for microsoft . -
Anonymous
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Can’t Microsoft make a tablet that specifically solves this problem for those of us just needing to have a portable excel option?
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Anonymous
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it's gonna be a whole lot limited because imagine you have a macro that would print a specific area. your phone is not gonna know what a printer even is, or be able to have the same language a computer speaks to the printer anyway. maybe if it were a true windows phone, like some of those tablets out there.
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Alex rocketwaveuk
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they ask for suggestions, and this is the most asked for update, so why have microsoft not replied or given a good reason that this cannot be done ? they could even ask what features of a limited vba or macro would be an advantage to have , for me buttons and next loops to manipulate cell values ... what your thoughts and ideas , i think vba access outside of excel will never happen for security reasons ?