Office 2010 - Word Intermediate - Macros

Learning Objectives

• Record Macros 
• Run Macros 
• Edit a Macro

Course Overview

• A macro is a sequential series of instructions that tells Word how to automatically perform a task. You can create macros by either manually writing or recording the instructions.
• The Record New Macro option is accessed in the Macro list button on the View tab to build a macro by recording any actions as you perform them. You can assign a macro to a toolbar button or menu command by selecting the Toolbars button and then following the prompts.
• All of the custom macros that have been created are displayed on the Macro name list.
• Word's built-in macros can be displayed in this list by selecting View Macros from the Macros list.
• The Macro Recorder generates Visual Basic code that is required to perform the actions in the macro.
• You can actually open up the code and edit a macro if you understand the Visual Basic language. To edit a macro you choose Macros from the View tab, click view Macros and Click.