Excel MoneySavingExpert Budget Spreadsheet

Tony_H_3

Curry_Queen wrote:

I'm sure I replied to this thread the other day but can't seem to find it now, unless it was the same topic but in a different forum

Anyway, I downloaded the spreadsheet ok the other day and the only adjustment I needed to make was in the security settings of Excel so the macros could be enabled.

Your absolutely right CQ, Excel has built in warning about VBA macros to prevent problematic code. This spreadsheet has now been digitally signed to help over come this problem.

At this moment in time though it would appear that the zip file cannot be downloaded using IE "Internet Explorer" but it is being looked into. Once resolved I believe an updated version of the spreadsheet will be available for download.

Curry_Queen

Tony_H wrote:

At this moment in time though it would appear that the zip file cannot be downloaded using IE "Internet Explorer" but it is being looked into. Once resolved I believe an updated version of the spreadsheet will be available for download.

Ahhhhh, well I use Firefox so maybe that's why I had no problem


Yet another good reason for people to ditch crappy Micro$hite products and move over to a much better, and more secure, browser

m00nie

are you sure its the file, i have IE and it downloads and works fine

sra

Tony_H wrote:

Could this thread be made sticky for a short while please!!

sure - I'll make it sticky for a while (if Pat_ doesn't mind)

Tony_H_3

If I did, your Site Map would be prominent - shame it's not links (hint,hint:D)

Click Here

Tony_H_3

The Budget Sheet has now been updated Click Here to download the new version (16.02.05) & Click Here to view the article about budgeting.

kph56

I am new to this chat/help routine and am hoping to get advice on using the excel spreadsheet.
I have the new one downloaded but unable to use as macros are disabled.
XP will not let me lower the security setting below medium.
Any advice much appreciated

Tony_H_3

As such you do NOT have to set your security level below Medium. When the spreadsheet opens a "Security Warning" should be visible, all you have to do is select "Enable Macros" from the options available.

The spreadsheet has been digitally signed so you also have the option to always accept macros from this signature, which means it will open on future attempts without the warning appearing.

HTH
Tony

victoriagermain

MSE_Webmaster wrote:

Technical Queries Discussions: This is the place for any comments or queries regarding the technical and/or functional facets of MSE's Excel Budget Spreadsheet. *Any bugs or errors, please write them down here.

Questions about Budgetting: To discuss budgets and budgeting, please go here.

Martin's Article: Before you download the Spreadsheet, make sure you read Martin's article:
Budget the MoneySavingExpert way

To get the spreadsheet, click here.

Special thanks to MSE regular Tony H for putting the Spreadsheet together! * *

Webby


Addition from Martin

Tony has done an amazing volunteer job doing this. *And i know he is reading this and will be here to help if you can't use the spreadsheet. *
martin

I am trying to download the spreadsheet in Excel, but I don't have the unzip facility. How can I get this? Thanks.

Tony_H_3

My personal favourite is Winzip Click Here to download the evaluation version if you decide to purchase it at a later date the cost is $29.00.


**You can use the evaluation product to unzip the Budget Sheet Spreadsheet.