Special Edition Using Microsoft® Word 2000

Reading and Editing Your Recorded VBA Code

The best way to get started with the Visual Basic Editor is to record a macro, and then to study the code you've recorded. For example, you can record a macro that adds a place for your signature to the end of any document. Follow these steps to record the macro:

1. Open a document to use as a test document while you are recording the macro.

2. Double-click the REC button on the status bar. The Record Macro dialog box appears.

3. Type Signature as the macro name, and click OK.

4. Press Ctrl+End to move to the end of the document.

5. Press Enter twice to add a paragraph and a blank line.

6. Type Sincerely, then press Enter four times.

7. Type your name, and press Enter.

8. Press Ctrl+I to turn on italic.

9. Type your title, then press ...