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Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated August 6, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, Word in Microsoft 365, and 2021
When you create macros in Word, they are stored in modules, which are, in turn, stored with either a document or a template.
You can use the Organizer to rename, delete, or copy macros and modules from one document or template to another. You can use the Organizer to work with complete modules, not individual macros.
To use the Organizer to manage your modules, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Macro Project Items tab of the Organizer.
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