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    Alt + Tab Macro [harmless prank]

    Hello everyone. So I'm working on this fun little Excel prank called the Red Button of Death. Basically it's just a big red button, that says "Do NOT Press". Upon pressing it a pop-up appears that says something to the effect of "Standby while launch sequence completes"...something to that effect, not really sure. Then I'm wanting a macro that will cycle through everything on the screen for a few seconds, similar to the Alt+Tab function....sort of like it's revving up about to do something super scary...then just stop and have nothing happen. The intended target is a buddy of mine. Is this possible, and is anyone able, willing to help with it? And before anyone get's any clever thoughts, I'm not tech savvy enough to take this thing any further than pranking someone...my old posts can verify that. Thanks.

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    Re: Alt + Tab Macro [harmless prank]

    I am sorry, but I am going to have to be a wet blanket here and say that there is no such thing as a harmless prank, so I am afraid I am calling time on this thread. Sorry again.

    PS There has been a precedent set for this thread closure, by the way, before anyone complains.
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    Re: Alt + Tab Macro [harmless prank]

    I am all for a bit of fun here and there, but not when it comes to using macros to mess with some one else's files or machine.
    I support the decision made here.
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