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One very neat feature that all recent versions of MS Word have had is the ability to record and play macros (recorded keystrokes or commands), so that things you find yourself doing over and over again can be done automatically.
To create a macro in Word, you first need a repetitive task you want recorded. For this example, we will create a macro that will change the font of some highlighted text to Arial, the size to 16, and then make the text both bold and italicized, all automatically with just one click.
Before you can record a macro to do what you want, you have to first know yourself how to do it so that you can record those steps. In this case, the way to do it is to first highlight some text, then, follow these steps: click on the Current Font box and choose Arial, then click on the Current Font size box and select 16, then finish by clicking on the Bold and Italicize icons.
Recording a Macro in Word
To create a macro to perform these steps, first highlight some text in your document, then click on the View tab on the main ribbon, then click on the tiny down arrow under the Macros icon to get the following drop-down menu.
Click where it says Record Macro and you should get a screen like this:
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Type in a name for your macro, then click on the Button icon.
Note: If you use more than one word in your macro name it must have an underscore between the two words or Word will reject it.
You should get a screen that looks like this:
Click on the new macro name listed on the left side of the screen (under where it says <separator>) to highlight it, then click the Add button to add the macro to your Quick Access Toolbar , then click the OK button.
The macro setup window will go away and you will be taken back to your document and your cursor will have been turned into a tiny picture of an old fashioned tape recorder. This means your macro is recording, so now it’s time to do the things you want recorded.
- Click on the Current Font box and select Ariel.
- Click on the Font Size box and select 16.
- Click on the Bold and Italics icons.
That’s all you want your macro to record, so to make it stop recording, click on the View tab again from the main ribbon, then click on Macros, and then Stop recording.
Your macro should now be ready for use. To test it, highlight some text, then look at the Quick Access Toolbar; on it there should be a new Macro icon:
To test your macro, highlight some text, then click on the new Macro icon on your Quick Access Toolbar. Your macro should run and perform all of the formatting tasks you assigned it to do.
There are of course more options and ways to record macros in Word, but this is by far the easiest and simplest. Enjoy!
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When using Microsoft Word, you may feel the need to repeat a specific action multiple times. This may involve reusing preset text or inserting specific text with intricate formatting. It can be a chore, and you may be wishing for an easier way to do it. Thankfully, there is one! By making use of Word’s macros, you can automate repetitive actions and make your life simpler.
What Are Macros?
So, what are macros? The best way to think of macros is as a series of instructions. You set out a series of steps that you want Word to automate, then tell Word to perform those steps whenever you like. This makes automation very easy, and can save a lot of time and effort. The easiest way to create a macro is to allow Word to record your actions, then physically perform your desired actions within the document. Once recorded, you can tell Word to repeat what you did at any time.
Related: Fifty Great Microsoft Word 2013 Shortcuts
Making a Macro
So now that we know what they do, let’s learn to make a macro in Microsoft Word! In this example we’ll be creating a macro that automatically creates a table. This might be a useful feature if you occasionally see yourself needing to create a new table without manually making a new one or copy-pasting an existing table.
First, we need to tell Microsoft Word how to make our table. To do this, we click on “View,” then “Macros,” then “Record Macro.”
We name our macro here. For this example we’ll call it “CreateTable.”
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Underneath the naming box are two buttons, “Button” and “Keyboard.” This is where you pick if you want to activate your macro via a button within Word or by pressing a hotkey on your keyboard.
Selecting the Button Option
If you select “Button,” you’ll be taken to a new popup window. It may look confusing at first, but it’s just Word allowing you to add the button to the Quick Access bar. This is where we want our button, so we’ll select the macro and click “Add >>” to add it to the list on the right.
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With the macro still selected, click “Modify…” at the bottom of the list.
Here you can choose what icon your button uses. Pick something that suits your macro, then OK out of all windows.
Selecting the Keyboard Option
If you select the keyboard option, you can define which hotkey to assign the macro to. It’s compatible with quite a few combinations, such as Ctrl + [Key] and Ctrl + Shift + [Key], so pick out a hotkey that suits you. Word will let you know if anything is currently assigned to that hotkey so you don’t interfere with existing shortcuts. Once you’ve found the perfect key combination, click “Assign.”
Recording the Macro
Now that you have set up the method of activation, Microsoft Word will begin recording your actions. While it’s recording, any actions you now perform in the document will be remembered in the macro. In this example, we create our table and fill it out with the essential fields. Because our actions are being recorded, we should be careful and not make any mistakes!
Once the table is done, we click “View,” then “Macro” again, and then click “Stop recording.”
Now that our macro is recorded, we can make this table at any time we like. If we assigned it to a hotkey on the keyboard, we can press those keys to insert a table. Likewise, if we made a button for it, we can find that button in the Quick Access bar.
Regardless of which method we selected for the macro, our table is replicated when we activate it. Now we can recreate our base table with little hassle!
Deleting a Macro
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When your macro has outlived its use, you can get rid of them by simply clicking “View,” then “Macros,” then “View Macros.”
Select the macro you don’t want anymore, then click “Delete.”
Macro Safety
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While macros can be used to make life easier, they can also have nefarious intents! Never run macros that have come from an untrusted source or download a Word document attached to a suspicious email. “Macro viruses” can be a real problem, so make sure you stay safe when using them.
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When you need to perform repetitive actions in Word, a macro can come in great use. Now you know how to make a keyboard or button macro, how to record it, and how to use it once it’s made.
Do you see yourself using macros a lot? Do you already? Let us know below.