SeleniumBasic is a powerful tool that can dramatically boost your efficiency in Excel. Many users who discover its capabilities say, “I wish I had known about this earlier.” Yet, for some, the very first step—installation—can be a stumbling block.
Manager, I’ve heard SeleniumBasic is an amazing tool, but the installation seems complicated...
Don’t worry. If you follow each step carefully, anyone can install it.
With over 20 years of Excel experience, I’ve helped many people set up SeleniumBasic. This guide walks you through each step in detail so beginners can install it without confusion.
For preparation and specific methods for VBA-based web scraping, see my separate guide, which covers downloading SeleniumBasic and configuring Excel.
What is SeleniumBasic
SeleniumBasic lets you control a web browser directly from Excel using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Key features:
- Operate a web browser directly from Excel
- Automatically collect and input data
- Significantly reduce work time by automating repetitive tasks
Installation Steps
Step 1 – Download SeleniumBasic from the official website
Go to the official SeleniumBasic website.
Click on the “Release page” link.
Click the “SeleniumBasic” .exe file to start the download.
Step 2 – Install SeleniumBasic
Run the downloaded installer
Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to launch it.
Click “Next” to proceed with the installation
When the setup screen appears, simply click the “Next” button.
When the license agreement screen appears, select “I accept the agreement,” then click “Next.”
When asked which components to install, if you’re not sure, simply leave the default settings and click “Next.”
When the following screen appears, click “Install” without making any changes.
Click “Finish” to complete the installation
Once the installation is complete, you will see the screen below. Click the “Finish” button.
Download and configure WebDriver
If you use Edge, download the EdgeDriver.
If you use Chrome, download the ChromeDriver.
These articles explain in detail how to choose the correct WebDriver version for your browser and where to place it.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues during installation, try the following:
- Run the installer as an administrator
- Temporarily disable your antivirus software
- Restart your system and try again
Summary
In this article, we explained in detail how to install SeleniumBasic.
Installing SeleniumBasic is the first step toward improving your work efficiency. Use this guide as a reference and give it a try—the installation could completely transform the way you work in Excel.
For preparation and specific methods for VBA-based web scraping, see my separate guide, which covers downloading SeleniumBasic and configuring Excel.
Next, let’s write a basic script to operate a web browser with SeleniumBasic. Once you try it, you will see just how much it can enhance your Excel experience.
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