Macros are mini computer programs that you create to assist you in your daily work tasks.  They are not complicated and following the steps below will walk you through creating a Macro.

1.  Choose Tools, Macro, Record New Macro.

2.  In the Record Macro box, enter a name in the Macro Name Box.

3.  Choose a location for the Macro.  For example, if you want this macro to be available
     in all documents, ensure All Documents (Normal.dot) is in the field. 

4.  Enter a description to remind you what this Macro does.  This step is optional.  If you
     don't want to assign the macro to a toolbar, a menu, or shortcut keys, click OK to
     begin recording the macro.

To save the Macro to use at another time, you have two options.  Save it to the toolbar, or assign it to a shortcut key.

To Assign the Macro to a Toolbar:

1.  Click on Toolbars.

2.  In the Commands box, click and drag the Macro you are recording to the toolbar or
     menu you want to assign it to.  Click Close to begin recording the Macro.

To Assign the Macro to Shortcut Keys:

1. Click Keyboard.
2. In the Commands box, click the Macro you are recording.
3. In the Press New Shortcut Key box, type the key sequence and then click Assign.  Click Close to begin recording the Macro.

Perform the actions you want to include in your macro. Do not use mouse actions, as the recorder can’t record those.  You will need to use shortcut keys to select, copy or move text.

To stop recording your macro, click Stop Recording.