How to make macros for Microsoft Applications By Kevin Hicks

How to create macro for Microsoft Applications by Kevin Hicks, TA, Ahndenetpdts, MMII 1. Open MS Application. 2. Select the destination that the item of the application will be saved. 3. Name the item created by the application. 4. Create the macro: a. Record macro(this is like a tape recorder memorizing all actions while recording) b. Create the macro(this requires the document and the action(s) to what item(s)) 5. Assign the macro a meaningful name and meaningful description.

How to create macro for Microsoft Applications by Kevin Hicks, TA, Ahndenetpdts, MMII continued 6. Assign the host location to where the macros are to be stored (normal.doc or template.doc, All Documents means on the hard drive, "This document" or the said named document means the macro will work only on the document and not every document on the hard drive. 7. If a short cut key(press ctrl + any key on the keyboard under the keyboard option when prompted) or an object on the toolbar is assigned to the macro, when clicked or selected the macro assigned will work. If not then it must be called when selected under tool s> macros > macro name. 8. Marcos can be run (the arrow button), edited, tested by stepping( F8 key step thru the statements) note when testing macro or recording remember to stop. Only the first macro can be created under the tools>macro>create option. 9. Remember to save your created, recorded, edited, or tested macro to the proper application document. 10. Macros can call specific or all the macros on the hard drive or within the document.

1. Open MS Application. 2. Select the destination that the item of the application will be saved.

4. Create the macro: 5. Assign the macro a meaningful name and meaningful description.

6. Assign the host location to where the macros are to be stored

After the keyboard icon is press and short cut keys given

9. Remember to save your created, recorded, edited, or tested macro to the proper application document.

8. Marcos can be run (the arrow button), edited, tested by stepping( F8 key step thru the statements) note when testing macro or recording remember to stop. Only the first macro can be created under the tool>macro>create option.

Macro Sub Text Editor

' Please note that the macro pertaining to the source document '(MacroApp) must be edited under the Project Level in the NewMacros ' and not the Modules NewMacros under Normal this area is for global use ' The menu of actions appear when a period is place behind the typed ' document object the objects or ThisDocument. or ActiveDocument. ' and only the green icons within the menu choices work. ' All Sub are macros and must have an End Sub to be complete ' Model Sub of macro Doit ' ' Sub Doit() ' 'Description of the macro optional ' (Statements for the objects) ' ' TextBox1.text = "This statement" ' Selection.Type Text: "Something" ' ActiveDocument.Print ' ThisDocument.Close ' '(End of Statements) ' End Sub

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