Chapter 19. Working with PowerPoint Macros

by Laurie Ann Ulrich

In this chapter

Understanding Macros

Creating a Macro

Recording a Macro

Creating a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor

Editing a Macro

Deleting a Macro

Running a Macro from the Toolbar

Troubleshooting

Design Corner

In this chapter you learn how to:

  • Build macros to automate PowerPoint procedures Speed up the repetitive tasks in your presentation development cycle by turning them into macros.

  • Edit existing macros to meet changing needs Make changes in your macro functions and output through the Visual Basic Editor.

  • Share or not to share: macro security Establish who can use and edit your macros to control access and unexpected changes.

  • Run your macros from the toolbar Make it faster and easier ...

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