VBA

[vee-bee-ay]
noun
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
1. A programming language developed by Microsoft, primarily used to automate tasks and create macros in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Access
I wrote a VBA macro to automate the data entry process in Excel.
Escrevi uma macro VBA para automatizar o processo de entrada de dados no Excel.
2. A scripting language that allows users to extend the functionality of Office applications through customized scripts and automation
The accountant used VBA to create a custom financial reporting tool in Excel.
O contador usou VBA para criar uma ferramenta de relatório financeiro personalizada no Excel.
VBA is predominantly used in corporate and business environments for automating repetitive tasks in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. It remains widely taught in Brazilian and Portuguese business schools and is considered essential knowledge for accountants, financial analysts, and administrative professionals. The acronym is used universally without translation in both Portuguese-speaking countries and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
macro languageOffice scripting languageVisual Basic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
VBA
Used universally in Brazilian tech and business contexts without translation
Portugal
VBA
Used universally in Portuguese tech contexts without translation
USA
VBA
Standard terminology in English-speaking business and IT environments

Related Words

macroExcelMicrosoft OfficeautomationprogrammingscriptVisual Studio

Related Idioms & Phrases

VBA automation
VBA macro
write VBA code
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