Create, Edit, and Run Macros
Microsoft Word allows users to automate repetitive tasks by creating and running macros. A macro is a series of commands and instructions that can be stored and executed multiple times. Here is an overview of how to create, edit, and run macros in Word:
Enable the Developer tab: By default, the Developer tab is hidden in Word. To enable it, go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon, and then check the box next to Developer under Main Tabs.
Create a new macro: On the Developer tab, click the Macros button to open the Macros dialog box. Enter a name for your macro, and click the Create button.
Record the macro: The Record Macro dialog box will appear. Here, you can set a shortcut key, a description, and choose where to store the macro. Click OK to start recording. Perform the actions you want to automate, such as applying formatting or inserting text.
Stop recording: When you’re finished, go to the Developer tab and click the Stop Recording button. Your macro is now stored in the location you chose.
Edit a macro: To edit a macro, go to the Developer tab and click the Macros button. Select the macro you want to edit, and click Edit. The Visual Basic Editor will open, where you can view and modify the macro code.
Run a macro: To run a macro, go to the Developer tab and click the Macros button. Select the macro you want to run, and click Run.
Assign a macro to a button or shortcut key: You can assign a macro to a button on the Quick Access Toolbar or a keyboard shortcut. Go to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar or Customize Ribbon, and choose the command you want to assign the macro to.
Note that macros can contain malicious code, so be careful when running macros from unknown sources.
MS-Word has a feature called macros, where Macros is a series of computer instructions recorded and saved with a specific name. Word carries out the instructions in the macro, when macros are activated. Macros help automate repetitive and complex tasks. The macros execute a set of commands at a stretch that save time and effort in comparison to entering commands manually in a repetitive manner. You can create a macro in order to format paragraphs or to gather information from other documents, formats the information in a table, and tabulates the data in various columns. In a nutshell, a single macro can perform the actions of a cluster of commands in the order the commands are set.
