problem recording word macro. i have XP.?

Question

I work on a word document where there are repetitive words to be typed. i would like to record a word macro using only the alphabet keys, for example tp for the patient or afb for atrial fibrillation. i tried doing this but i suppose one has to assign alt or cntrl or shift keys along with the alphabets to record the macro, which i do not wish to do. please help.

Answer 1

This is called AutoCorrect, and this is how I use it, for the exact same reason:



1.Click the Tools->AutoCorrect Options menu item.

2.Click the AutoCorrect tab.

3.Enter the text you want replaced in the Replace text box.

4.Enter the text you want used in the With text box.

5.Click the Add button.

6.Add more entries until you're done. Then click the OK button.



Hope that helps.

Answer 2

Word macros use single keys (modified - cntrl, etc), not key combinations. To do it your way you need an external macro program that can use key combinations, or you can just type it your way, then do a few global replacements (ctrl-h).

Answer 3

If I understand correctly what you are trying to do, macros are unnecessary. MS Word already has a function that will do what you want.



My version is Office 2000, but you should be able to find this in your version. Look for "Auto Correct" on the "Tools" menu. In the Auto Correct dialog there are two functions you may use to accomplish your goal, AutoCorrect or AutoText.



For example, if I add 'afb' to the replace list in autocorrect and tell it to replace with 'atrial fibrillation', anytime I type afb[space], Word will enter atrial fibrillation.



AutoText requires selecting your phrase from a list you can add to. Use what best suits you. Hope this was helpful. I could use ten points to get to the next level.



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(I think they should call it Auto Replace, but I'm not MS)