Using Master Sheet to populate other worksheets in a workbook

[thomcatbob]

I use Excel to store student data at our school in a workbook titled 'Sample Student Master'. There is one worksheet titled 'Master' that contains all the current student data. We have teachers who would like a worksheet with only students assigned to their class. Currently, we have been copying this data to their worksheet and have to do this each time student information is changed. I would like to create a macro or use VBA to automatically populate and change the data each time a change is made so I know the teacher sheets are up to date. I have NO experience using VBA or macros and was wondering if someone could help? I have attached a sample worksheet.

[arlu1201]

Try this code

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Copy the Excel VBA code
Select the workbook in which you want to store the Excel VBA code
Hold the Alt key, and press the F11 key, to open the Visual Basic Editor
Choose Insert | Module
Where the cursor is flashing, choose Edit | Paste

To run the Excel VBA code:
Choose View | Macros
Select a macro in the list, and click the Run button

[thomcatbob]

Thanks arlu1201. The code works perfectly.

I do have a couple of questions about how to maintain these worksheets. Do I have to run the VBA code each time I make a change to the 'Master' worksheet? If so, do I have to delete the previously created 'Teacher' worksheets or does Excel overlay them with the updated data?

[arlu1201]

Its very simple. Each time you make any changes, just run the macro.

Even if you have a new teacher added, the code will take care of it for you.

[thomcatbob]

Great - I've tested it and it performs as we need it. Thanks again!