Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 27, 2023)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
Many of the tips used in WordTips rely upon macros in order to run. Some readers may not know how to enter a macro from scratch in Word. There are actually two ways you can create macros. First you can record a macro, which is appropriate when you want to record a series of steps you perform quite often. The second method of creating a macro, writing one from scratch, is much more powerful.
To create a macro from scratch, follow these steps:
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2020-03-31 08:25:34
Pia
Hello,
I have to write a macro to change the branding and the structure of a word document (method of procedure - MOP) based on the following requirements:
1. We have a MOP document written in our company's template. The client, however, wants the same document in their company's format. So, we need to rebrand the document per the client company's template.
2. We also need to make changes to the placement of content. For example, in our document, there is a section called "Pre-installation Checks". The content from this section needs to go into a table in the Client's document. So, it means we need to make structural changes to the document.
There would be more such structural changes throughout the document. I can work on those if you can provide an example for one such change.
The idea here is for the engineers who are not very familiar with Word to work on these documents with just a click of the macros.
Could you please help with writing a macro for these two requirements?
Thank you!
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