Word is a very flexible program. You can configure it to work just about any way you can imagine. For instance, you can create a macro, and then add it to a toolbar. How you do this depends on which version of Word you are using.
If you are using a version of Word prior to Word 2007, then follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Toolbars tab of the Customize dialog box.
Word 2007 is different; it doesn't technically have toolbars like older versions of Word had. You can't make additions or changes to the ribbon, but you can add macros to the Quick Access toolbar. Follow these steps:
Note:
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2018-01-29 01:30:29
Mariselvi M
What is the procedure in case of word 2010, because it won't work for 2010.
There is no menu like Tools in word 2010.
So please help me to resolve this problem.
2018-01-29 01:29:25
Mariselvi M
What is the procedure in case of word 2010, because it won't work for 2010.
There is no menu like Tools in word 2010.
So please help me to resolve this problem.
2016-03-13 08:42:21
Priyanka
please insert a images to easily understand
2015-12-15 09:49:09
Walter Greulich
First, I would like to answer the question of Anne.
You probably mean Word 2008 for Mac. In this version there is no macro functionality at all. So no chance of adding macros to a toolbar.
Now to Linda:
Add-Ins in Word are of two sorts: so-called Com-Add-Ins can only be integrated by installing a particular program (like Adobe Acrobat); they cannot be influenced by the (typical) user. The other sort are usual Word template files, which have to be stored in the Startup directory for becoming an Add-In. You can use the same file, being outside the Startup directory, by adding it to the list of global templates. As it is a usual file, you can handle it like other Word files with regard to adding macros to a toolbar. That means: in Word 2003 or earlier you can place a macro on one of the usual toolbars. The Quick Access Toolbar of Word 2007 does not "belong" to this kind of files or templates. Therefore, the QAT can be equipped with a macro completely independent of add-ins or other Word templates. The QAT is always there and macros on it can be used in all your Word documents on your PC.
2015-12-14 16:57:44
Linda Davino
Thank you - can you please tell me how to add the macros to Add-Ins.
2015-06-02 01:12:23
Anne Poremskis
Hi There,
Thank you for the tips above, but can you tell me how to achieve the same task in Word 2007 for Mac!
I have searched everywhere,
so frustrating...
Cheers
Anne
2015-03-18 01:22:31
p.anvesh reddy
excellent no words.....
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