Import or Recorder a macro in easy way

[Paolo B]

I used in the past "Word for MS.DOS" and I have many macros.

Now I decided to use Word 2003 (Office 2003 for Windows 2000)

1) I would like to know if it is possible "IMPORT" the macros in Word 2003
from
"Word for MS.DOS".

2) If it is not possible, I would like to know if is possible - instead of -
the usual and standard way to "RECORDER" a macro (tool > macro > insert a
new macro > name > keys > record > click on "format, size, color etc.
etc......." > close) do this: BEFORE clicking on "format, size, color ect.
etc.........." and AFTER on record and close (tool > macro > insert a new
macro > name > keys > record > close).


That it will be great because, for example, I could before open a "Word for
MS.DOS" and running a macro, then close the file and open it by Word 2003
(the format, size, color ect. etc. they are already ok) so I have only and
simply to record and close the new macro tipying name and keys.

3) I think that is possible also using a VBA
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/VBABasicsIn15Mins.htm but in this is not
written what I have to do.

Thanks
Paolo

 

[Jezebel]

1) I would like to know if it is possible "IMPORT" the macros in Word 2003
from
"Word for MS.DOS".
No


2) If it is not possible, I would like to know if is possible - instead of -
the usual and standard way to "RECORDER" a macro (tool > macro > insert a
new macro > name > keys > record > click on "format, size, color etc.
etc......." > close) do this: BEFORE clicking on "format, size, color ect.
etc.........." and AFTER on record and close (tool > macro > insert a new
macro > name > keys > record > close).

I haven't the faintest idea what this sentence means.

 

[Paolo B]

2) If it is not possible, I would like to know if is possible - instead

of -

I haven't the faintest idea what this sentence means.

Hi Jezebel,

sorry for my english, is very bad ;-)

when you whant to record a macro what you do? You have type:
tool > macro > insert a new macro > name of the macro > keys Alt + a letter

record > click on "what you want for example format, size, color etc.

etc" > close).

Now I would like to ask if is possible to type:
before on "what you want for example format, size, color etc.
etc" > and AFTER record the macro?

Paolo

 

[JulieD]

Hi Paolo

you might want to have a look into "styles" if what you want to do is record
a macro for fomatting. Styles are basically "packages" of formatting that
can be applied when needed and can be created from an "example" (which it
sounds like you want to do).

If you type "styles" into the "ask a question box" (top right of screen) you
will have the option (hopefully) of "About formatting text using styles" and
"creating a style" ... this is a good place to start

You might also want to check out the notes on Shauna Kelly's website
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/styles/TipsOnStyles.html

Regards
JulieD

 

[Paolo B]

Hi JulieD,

thanks but what I'm looking for, I think, it's really easy.
For to record a macro you have to do:

Tools > Record New Macro > Macro name > Keyboard > Assign a Shortcut Key to
the macro > Ok

The Record Macro Toolbar will appear and I type (for example):
1.. From the Menu Bar, select Format and Paragraph
2.. Make sure the Indents and Spacing tab is selected
3.. Under Line Spacing, select "Double"
4.. Click OK.
5.. Click on the Align Center icon or, from the menu bar, select Format
and Paragraph, select the Indents and Spacing tab, and change Alignment to
Center.
6.. Type the title of your paper, capitalizing the first word and all
major words and proper nouns. Press the Enter key once.
7.. Click on the Align Left icon , or, from the menu bar, select Format
and Paragraph, select the Indents and Spacing tab, and change Alignment to
Left.
8.. Depress the Tab key to indent 1/2 inch to begin first paragraph.
Stop button.

Now what I would like to know is if is possible and how to record a macro
like this way:

1.. From the Menu Bar, select Format and Paragraph
2.. Make sure the Indents and Spacing tab is selected
3.. Under Line Spacing, select "Double"
4.. Click OK.
5.. Click on the Align Center icon or, from the menu bar, select Format
and Paragraph, select the Indents and Spacing tab, and change Alignment to
Center.
6.. Type the title of your paper, capitalizing the first word and all
major words and proper nouns. Press the Enter key once.
7.. Click on the Align Left icon , or, from the menu bar, select Format
and Paragraph, select the Indents and Spacing tab, and change Alignment to
Left.
8.. Depress the Tab key to indent 1/2 inch to begin first paragraph.
Tools > Record New Macro > Macro name > Keyboard > Assign a Shortcut Key to
the macro > Ok > Stop button.

PaoloB

 

[JulieD]

Hi Paolo

No ... a macro records the steps you perform when the recorder is recording
....
it can't "record" things in the past.

However, you can do what you want once, save it as a template (file / save
as - change files of type to template and give it a name e.g. Standard
Letter) and then when you want a document looking like this again, choose
file / new ... choose under "new from template" your Standard Letter - if
you can't see it click on the General Templates link and you should be able
to find it.


Regards
JulieD

 

[Paolo B]

For to record a macro you have to do:

No ... a macro records the steps you perform when the recorder is recording
...
it can't "record" things in the past.

Hi JulieD,

that was the reply that I was looking for, thanks ;-)

However, you can do what you want once, save it as a template (file / save
as - change files of type to template and give it a name e.g. Standard
Letter) and then when you want a document looking like this again, choose
file / new ... choose under "new from template" your Standard Letter - if
you can't see it click on the General Templates link and you should be able
to find it.

that I know, thanks, but, when I write a letter, sometime I need in some
lines a macro, for example, "Tab key to indent 1/2" and for other lines
"Tab key to indent 1" etc etc.

So I have to think that "... a macro records the steps you perform when the
recorder is recording"!!!

Thanks
PaoloB

 

[JulieD]

Hi Paolo

glad its solved

Cheers
JulieD

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Hi JulieD,

that was the reply that I was looking for, thanks ;-)




that I know, thanks, but, when I write a letter, sometime I need in some
lines a macro, for example, "Tab key to indent 1/2" and for other lines
"Tab key to indent 1" etc etc.

So I have to think that "... a macro records the steps you perform when the
recorder is recording"!!!

Thanks
PaoloB