Performance becomes an issue with large datasets too. A poorly written macro can bog down Excel and take forever to complete, ...

Although Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet out of the box, macros make it even more useful. You can create and record macros within the app.

Enable VBA macros (not recommended; potentially dangerous code can run): Enables macros without any conditions. It's the least secure option and exposes your PC to malicious code.

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.