Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated July 11, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
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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