How To Delete Files From a List Using Excel
How to Delete Files from a List in Excel Using VBA
Managing files in Excel can be a cumbersome task, especially when you need to delete multiple files listed in a worksheet. Fortunately, with the power of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), you can automate this process and streamline your file management workflow. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to delete files from a list in Excel using a custom VBA macro.
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Now that you know how to get file names from a folder, we might need to delete specific files from that folder based on the list in Microsoft Excel. Now let’s follow the procedure below to remove files from specific folder based on a list in excel.
Step-by-Step Guide
Now, let's break down the steps:
1. *Open Excel and Enable Developer Tab*: If you haven't already, enable the Developer tab in Excel. You can do this by watching this video: • How to add developer tab in excel
2. *Access Visual Basic Editor (VBE)*: Click on the Developer tab, then select "Visual Basic" to open the Visual Basic Editor.
3. *Insert a New Module*: Click on Insert and then Module to create a new module.
4. Copy and Paste the Code*: Copy the provided VBA code and paste it into the newly created module window. *Here is the code for you: / 103416544
5. *Save the Macro-Enabled Workbook*: Save your Excel workbook as a macro-enabled file with the extension .xlsm
6. *Run the Macro*: Close the VBA editor and return to Excel. Now, you can run the macro by going to Developer and then Macros, selecting "DeleteFilesFromList," and clicking "Run."
7. *Follow the Prompts*: The macro will prompt you to select the folder containing the files you want to delete. After selecting the folder, it will prompt you to select the range in your worksheet where the file names are listed.
8. *Confirmation Messages*: Once the macro completes its execution, it will display messages indicating the status of file deletions. If any files were not found, it will notify you accordingly.
With the provided VBA code, you can efficiently delete multiple files listed in an Excel worksheet. This automation not only saves time but also ensures accuracy in file management tasks.
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