Macros in Word 2003
Introduction
Macros are used to save time and effort when a standard series of tasks have to be repeated again and again.
Some typical uses of macros might be:
- To combine a string of related actions into a single task.
- To speed up editing and formatting.
- To customise an application.
- To bring in data from other applications.
Video
Watch the following video to see a demonstration of the kinds of things that macros can do, and then try the Cloze Activity below.
Cloze Activity
Read the paragraph below and fill in the missing words.
If you often find yourself repeating tasks or formatting in an Office program, a
can
you doing these tasks and reproduce the formatting for you. Often you have a choice between creating a
or saving a
to achieve the same result.
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