GNVQ ICT - Intermediate
Unit 3 - Hardware and Software
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GNVQ ICT - Intermediate Unit 3 - Hardware and Software
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Macros A symbol, name, or key that represents a list of commands, actions, or keystrokes. Many programs allow you to create macros so that you can enter a single character or word to perform a whole series of actions. Suppose, for example, that you are editing a file and want to indent every third line five spaces. If your word processor supports macros, you can create one that consists of the following keystrokes:
Now you can enter the name of the macro, and the word processor will perform all these commands at once. It is then easy to run the macro from a button on a toolbar - you could add a new button to an existing toolbar or create a new toolbar just to run your macros from a button in each case. You can also use macros to enter words or phrases that you use frequently. For example, you could define a macro to contain all the keystrokes necessary to begin a letter -- your name, address, and a code that inserts the current date. Then, whenever you write a letter, you just press the macro key to include the letter header. In a way, macros are like simple programs. They help to save time and avoid mistakes. |
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