EXCEL Automation

Question

I need to reduce my work load so that entries gets posted in different (6 different excel books) over multiple worksheets anyone who can help me in this. Please provide a basic understanding or plan that I can follow for automation of this task.

Answer 1

Hi @Mohammad Waseem Afzal, 

Since the information you provided is not very specific, I will answer in a general way based on my experience and common scenarios. 

To reduce your workload, you can automate the process, so data is entered once and then posted automatically into multiple Excel workbooks and worksheets. First, decide where your data starts, such as one master Excel file, and clearly define rules for which data should go into each of the six Excel books and which worksheets. 

Next, make sure your data is well structured, with consistent column headers and a clear identifier that automation can use to route the entries. 

Then choose an automation method, such as Power Query for no code data distribution, VBA macros if you want a button‑based solution, or Power Automate if the files are stored on OneDrive or SharePoint. 

Start by automating just one workbook and one worksheet, test the results, and then extend the same logic to the remaining files. Finally, add basic checks to handle missing files or sheets and test thoroughly before relying on it for daily work. 

Note: Please understand that as a forum moderator, my primary goal is to provide helpful guidance and support through general troubleshooting steps. While I don’t have access to internal systems or test devices required to resolve backend/account issues, I truly appreciate your understanding of these limitations.  

I hope you find this information helpful. If anything is unclear, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. 

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