Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated August 3, 2023)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and Word in Microsoft 365
Word allows you to assign macros or commands to specific key combinations. These key combinations are referred to as shortcut keys, and when used they result in the macro or command being executed. When you first create a macro by recording it, Word gives you the opportunity to assign the macro to a specific key combination. If you later want to change the key combination, you can follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Customize Keyboard dialog box.
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2024-07-26 17:32:02
I have more macros than available shortcut keys (hundreds of them!) - is there a way to assign them differently ie I want to populate a chest x-ray macro can I assign as XRCHEST or a hand x-ray as XRHAND etc?
2024-02-17 08:47:46
Lenny
I appreciate your articles!
2023-11-05 22:19:13
Lenny
Thanks!
Great info (as always!)
Lenny
2020-11-24 23:30:01
Mario
Re Items 1. to 3.:
In Word365 for Mac delete all and replace with:
Go to Tools/Customize Keyboard
2020-02-16 20:33:02
mauro
In the categories list, why do you think the Micro$oft programmers included hundreds of categories in random order, rather than say alphabetical order which might make them easier to find?
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