Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated December 14, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Word allows you not only to edit macros, but also to edit built-in commands. You can replace or augment these commands with your own macros. You can perform the editing by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Macros dialog box.
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WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (1836) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Editing Word's Built-in Commands.
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