Word: Building Blocks and Macros

Discover how to use building blocks and macros to cut time spent on document creation and repetitive tasks in Microsoft Word.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files
• Exploring differences in the Word 2007 interface

1. Getting Started

• Understanding building blocks
• Why use macros?
• Building blocks vs. macros

2. Putting Building Blocks to Work

• Using built-in building blocks
• Creating your own building blocks
• Inserting building blocks
• Understanding the importance of naming conventions
• Saving building blocks
• Modifying building blocks
• Working with custom galleries
• Using the Building Blocks Organizer
• Adding power using content controls

3. Using the Power of Macros

• Planning macros
• Recording macros
• Saving macro-enabled documents and templates
• Assigning macros to the keyboard or the Quick Access Toolbar

4. Real-World Macro Projects

• Gathering information using pop-up boxes
• Using building blocks and macros together
• Employing macros and field codes
• Running a macro automatically

5. Stepping Into VBA

• Understanding Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Stepping into your macro
• Editing and combining macros
• Going beyond recording: writing VBA code

6. Managing Macros

• Renaming, copying, and sharing macros
• Deleting and exporting macros
• Importing macros

Conclusion

• Goodbye