Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated August 22, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
Word is a very flexible program, and a big part of that flexibility is due to macros. If you create a macro, you may want to add it to the Quick Access Toolbar so that you can quickly run it whenever you want. To add it, follow these steps:
Figure 1. Adding macros to the Quick Access Toolbar.
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