Sort by color in Excel 2008 for Mac

**Hook** · 02-10-2009, 04:16 PM

Would very much appreciate a way to sort by color (either font or background)
in 2008 for Mac. Every method I've found uses a VB module: which of course 2008 doesn't support.

Thanks very much,

Hook

**Leith Ross** · 02-10-2009, 08:26 PM

Hello Hook,

Welcome to the Forum!

You will need to use AppleScript to write Excel routines in 2008. I don't know Apple script as I don't have a Mac. This article by Microsoft should give you a stating point.

Using AppleScript with Excel

**Hook** · 02-11-2009, 12:32 PM

I appreciate your help Leith.

I'll check out Apple Script and hope it's not too late
to teach an old dog new tricks.

I'm glad I found the forum. I'm sure I'll be back.

Thanks again.

Hook

**Hook** · 02-11-2009, 12:51 PM

Well, I just looked at Apple Script and it looks like Greek to me. Last time I did any type of programming it was in Fortran on punch cards.

If it's not too much trouble, would anyone help an old man out and write me
a script I can use?

I really need it and I'd be very grateful.

Hook