can i assign a word macro to a specific word

[Guest]

I would like to set up a macro that is initiated by a certain word being
typed in the body of a letter. It appears to me that you have to use a
function key ie: CTRL V or ALT V or such like. Is it possible to assign a
macro to a word instead - I know the pitfalls but this word (somebody's name)
will only be typed when the macro is required.

Many thanks

 

[Jezebel]

Can't be done. You can use AutoText and AutoCorrect for some control over
what is inserted based on what you type, but you can't use text to trigger a
macro.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If the macro is to insert specific text, then what you have described is
AutoCorrect or AutoText. See these articles:

Exploiting AutoCorrect
http://word.mvps.org/faqs/customization/AutoCorrect.htm

What Is Autotext and How Do I Use It?
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/AutoText.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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