When you record a macro, anything you click or do will be recorded, so a single slip-up can ruin the whole thing. Run through the commands you'll be recording a couple times so that you can do them without hesitation and without misclicks.  You'll find this in the Code section of the ribbon. You can also press Alt+T+M+R to start a new macro (Windows only). Make sure that you'll be able to easily identify it, especially if you're going to be creating multiple macros. You can also add a description to explain what the macro will accomplish. You can assign a keyboard shortcut to the macro to easily run it. This is optional. This will create a Ctrl+⇧ Shift+letter keyboard combination to start the macro. On Mac, this will be a ⌥ Opt+⌘ Command+letter combination.  If you're only using the macro for your current spreadsheet, just leave it on "This Workbook." If you want the macro available for any spreadsheet you work on, select "Personal Macro Workbook." Your macro will begin recording. Pretty much anything you do will now be recorded and added to the macro. For example, if you run a sum formula of A2 and B2 in cell C7, running the macro in the future will always sum A2 and B2 and display the results in C7. Macros can get very complex, and you can even use them to open other Office programs. When the macro is recording, virtually everything you do in Excel is added to the macro. This will end the macro recording and save it. In order to preserve your macros, you'll need to save your workbook as a special macro-enabled Excel format:  Click the File menu and select Save. Click the File Type menu underneath the file name field. Click Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook.

Summary: Practice your macro sequence. Click the Developer tab. Click Record Macro. Give the macro a name. Click the Shortcut key field. Press ⇧ Shift plus a letter. Click the Store macro in menu. Click the location you want to save the macro. Click OK. Perform the commands you want to record. Click Stop Recording when you're finished. Save your file in a macro-enabled format.


Remove all items from the box and spread them out on a flat surface in front of you. Try to identify which parts serve which functions. The box should contain a(n):  Outer body Lid Pressure valve Steam valve Condensation collector Inner pot Sealing ring Steamer rack or basket Many of your parts may already be located where they’re supposed to be when you take them out of the packaging. However, you’ll need to remove the plastic that the stainless steel inner pot is wrapped in and place it inside of the main outer body. Do not try to cook food inside of the outer body without the inner pot, as this may cause damage to your Instant Pot. Your Instant Pot will come with a long, black cord that allows you to connect it to a power source. One end should be made to fit into an electrical socket. Plug the other end into the bottom outside edge of the outer body. The condensation collector is a small plastic cup that catches any condensation that builds up inside of the pot when it slow cooks food. Clip the condensation collector onto the outside body of the pot. Pour 3 cups (710 ml) of water into the inner pot. Place the lid onto the pot and turn it clockwise to lock it. Press the “Manual” button and then press the “+” or “-” buttons to set the cook time to 2 minutes. Once steam builds up inside the pot, the floating valve located on top of the lid will pop up. The screen will then display “2,” and will continue cooking until the time is up. At this point, turn the pot off by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button. After turning the pot off, the pressure will need to be released. You can do this by approaching the pressure valve from the side, so that you don’t burn your hand, and switching it to its venting position. You can also just let the Instant Pot release the pressure naturally, which may take up to 30 minutes.  It’s better to manually release the pressure for some recipes and naturally release the pressure for others. Allow the pressure to release naturally for foamy foods, food that’s heavily liquid, and/or foods with high starch content, such as soups. Use the manual release option when you’re cooking vegetables and/or delicate seafood.

Summary: Unpack and identify all of the parts. Place the inner pot inside of the outer body. Attach the power cord. Attach the condensation collector to the outer body. Perform a water test to learn about functionality. Release the pressure manually or let it release naturally.


You're going to need something to that resembles a small gem to use as the nose stud, and glue to secure the nose stud in place. The stud can be made of jewels, beads, sequins, or anything with a tiny, flat surface. For the adhesive, fake eyelash glue is recommended, as it is soft and doesn't harm the skin.    You can get these materials online or at any craft store. Avoid any glues that can be harmful to your skin, particularly super glues. These can be dangerous and cause harm.
Summary: Purchase your supplies.