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EDITING A MACRO
 
Overview: <Macro Edit command>
 
To edit a macro using the Macro Edit command:
1.  Choose the File New command to open a new
    window, or place the cursor where you want to
    insert the macro text.
2.  Choose Macro Edit (Alt,M,E).
3.  In the Macro Name box, type the macro name or
    select it from the Macros list.
4.  Choose the Edit button.
    Word inserts the macro text in the active
    window.
5.  Revise the macro text.
6.  Select all of the macro text.
7.  Choose Macro Edit (Alt,M,E).
8.  In the Macro Name box, type the macro name or
    select it from the Macros list.
9.  If you want to assign or change a key code,
    with the cursor in the Macro Keys box, press
    Ctrl and the key or keys for the code. For
    example, Ctrl+M,C.
10. Choose the Define button.
11. Choose OK to overwrite the previous version
    if you have used the same name.
 
Note: You can also use the F3 key to edit a
      macro. In a document window, type the name
      of the macro, followed by a caret (^), and
      then press F3.
 
More Help: <Working with macros>
           <Macro Quick Reference>
 
Using Manual: Ch. 22, "Macros"