WD2000: Supplemental Macros (Macros9.dot) Available for Download

ID: Q234554


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000


SUMMARY

The Macros9.dot template is a template that contains sample macros created by Microsoft Technical Support and is available for download at the following Microsoft Web address:

http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/2000/downloadDetails/supmacros.htm


MORE INFORMATION

The Macros9.dot template contains the following sample macros.

Macro

Description

AutoCorrect Utility

Allows you to back up, restore, and move AutoCorrect entries.

Automation Examples

Simple macro examples demonstrating automation between Word, Excel, and Access.

Find Symbol

Allows you to find and replace symbols in your documents.

Font Sample Generator

Generates a sample document of all the printable fonts on your system in 12 point.

Insert Footnote

A wizard interface that helps you create footnotes in the MLA or Chicago Manual of Style format.

Modify Address Layout

Modifies the layout of an address that you insert when you use the Personal Address Book, Schedule+, or Outlook Contacts List.

Save Reminder Install

Installs into your Word Startup folder a template containing a macro that periodically reminds you to save your work.

WordPerfect Data Formatter

Converts certain types of non-standard WordPerfect data files and labels into a format that can be used as a mail merge data file.

How to Install the Macros9.dot Template

To install the Macros9.dot template, do the following steps:
  1. Download the file (Macros.exe) from Office Update by clicking Download Now! at the top left of the Web page and following the instructions in the dialog boxes.


  2. Double-click the Macros.exe program file on your hard disk to start the Setup program.


  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.


How to Use the Macros9.dot Template

To use the Macros9.dot template, do the following steps:
  1. Open Microsoft Word 2000.


  2. On the File menu, select Open.


  3. Change Files of Type to Document Templates (*.dot).


  4. Change Look in to the location on your hard disk where Macros9.dot was installed. Macros9.dot is installed by default to the following folder:
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Samples\


  5. Select Macros9.dot, and then click Open.

    NOTE: If the following message appears, click Enable Macros. If the Enable Macros button is not available, click to select the Always trust macros from this source check box and then click Enable Macros.
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Samples\Macros9.dot

    contains macros by

    Microsoft Corporation

    Macros may contain viruses. It is always safe to disable macros, but if the macros are legitimate, you may lose some functionality.

    The security level is set to High. Therefore, you cannot enable macros from sources that you do not trust.


  6. To run a macro, on the Macros toolbar, click Sample Macros and then select the macro you want to run.



For additional information about security levels, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q233396 WD2000: How to Reduce the Chances of Macro Virus Infection
Q192073 WD2000: Macros Disabled When Security Level Is Set to High
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Additional query words:

Keywords : kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: July 19, 1999
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