Office 2013 In Depth

Running Macros

Macros can be run in a variety of ways. You can run a macro using the shortcut key that you have assigned to that macro. You can also run a macro from an assigned button on the application’s Quick Access Toolbar.

Before you run a macro, you need to make sure that you provide the appropriate conditions in your application required by the macro. For example, if the macro performs a particular task in an Excel worksheet, you need to be in the correct cell so that the macro navigates the sheet correctly as it performs its tasks.

You can also run macros from the Macros dialog box. To view available macros, select the Macros command (on the Developer tab). The Macros dialog box opens, as shown in Figure B.7.

Figure B.7. The Macros dialog ...