Creating and running a macro
As mentioned earlier in this chapter, a macro groups commands, instructions, and keystrokes together and runs them as a single command. For example, you can use macros and record and repeat all the steps required for the following:
- Composing a form letter
- Company letterhead
- Custom page layouts and formats
- Object formatting (such as special designed tables or pictures)
- So much more
You can assign a macro to a button on your Quick Access Toolbar or even assign a macro to a keyboard shortcut. You can do whatever you think is easiest to save you time. Remember, macros are about making time-consuming, complicated, and often repeated processes faster.
To begin creating your first macro in Microsoft Word, you will need to turn on or display your Developer tab. If you have not done so already, the next section will walk you through how to do just that.
Turning on the Developer tab
To get the most out of creating, recording...
