Quick Macros for Word 2010

Record a macro

On the Developer tab, in the Code group, click Record Macro.

1. Do one of the following:

• Begin recording    To begin recording the macro without assigning it to a button on the Quick Access Toolbar or to a shortcut key, click OK.
• Create a button    To assign the macro to a button on the Quick Access Toolbar, do the following:
1. Click Button.
2. Under Customize Quick Access Toolbar, select the document (or all documents) for which you want to add the macro to the Quick Access Toolbar.

 IMPORTANT   To make your macro available in all documents, be sure to click Normal.dotm.

3. Under Choose commands from dialog box, click the macro that you are recording, and then clickAdd.
4. To customize the button, click Modify.
5. Under Symbol, click the symbol that you want to use for your button.
6. In the Display name box, type the macro name that you want to display.
7. Click OK twice to begin recording the macro.

The symbol that you choose is displayed in the Quick Access Toolbar. The name that you type is displayed when you point to the symbol.

• Assign a keyboard shortcut    To assign the macro to a keyboard shortcut, do the following:

1. Click Keyboard.
2. In the Commands box, click the macro that you are recording.
3. In the Press new shortcut key box, type the key sequence that you want, and then click Assign.
4. Click Close to begin recording the macro.

2. Perform the actions that you want to include in the macro.

 NOTE   When you record a macro, you can use the mouse to click commands and options, but not to select text. You must use the keyboard to select text. 

3. To stop recording your actions, click Stop Recording in the Code group.