Macros???

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Cheryl

I'm having problems creating and recording macros in the new 2007 version.
Can someone guide me along. I've printed off the help menu about "Write or
record a Macro" but still can't seem to get it right! What I'm trying to do
is create a client's address so that everytime I write to that client I can
just type his or her first name and his or her name and address will appear
after I hit enter in the letter. When I purchased the new 2007 version I
lost hundreds of macros I created when I had the 2003 version. Now I'm
staring all over but just can't seem to get the hang of it!

I would appreciate any type of help!

Thanks, Cheryl
 
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Beth Melton

While you can create a macro for this, the best tool for this type of job is
a Building Block (and it's easier to create and modify). Building blocks are
the items you see in the variou galleries, such as the Header, Footer, Text
Box, Cover Page, etc.

Here are the steps you need to create an entry:
- Type the content or open a document that contains the content you want for
your entry and select it.
- On the Insert tab, click Quick Parts, then click Save Selection to Quick
Part Gallery at the bottom. Alternatively, press Alt+F3
- Type a name for your entry and add any other options you want, such as
perhaps create a new category such as "Addresses" if you plan to add others.
- Click OK and then try out your entry. Either use the Quick Parts gallery
or type the name you used for your entry and press F3.

Should you need to redefine your entry, make the necessary modifications in
a document and then use the same steps listed above, including the same
name.

Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email cannot be acknowledged.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP

Coauthor of Word 2007 Inside Out:
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/9801.aspx#AboutTheBook

Word FAQ: http://mvps.org/word
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