You can run a Macro in Excel by clicking the macros command on the Developer tab, using a combination shortcut key, by clicking on a graphic object, etc.

How to Run an Event in MS Excel If a Cell Is Selected. Microsoft Excel runs events using Visual Basic for Applications, or VBA, a programming language for writing macros.

Excel macros let you automate repetitive tasks for substantial time savings. Here’s how to put them to work for you.