How to Use Macros in PowerPoint

A macro is described as an action or series of actions that can automate tasks. They can be used to enhance PowerPoint presentations by editing and creating them with Visual Basic and inserting them into the presentation.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Open PowerPoint and open any presentation, if you have one ready. To begin creating a macro, go to Tools > Macro > Visual Basic Editor.

2. Click on Insert > Module. A window will pop up for you to enter in your code.

3. Enter the code into the text field, or if you have an existing macro that you want to add or modify, add that into the text field. To try running from the window, press F5.

4. Finish any final edits to the macro, then go to File > Close and Return to Microsoft PowerPoint.

5. Select the text or object(s) that you want to have run your macro, after returning to PowerPoint. Go to Slide Show > Action Settings.

6. Decide how the macro will be run during the presentation. Use "Mouse Click" tab to activate the macro by clicking on it and use "Mouse Over" tab to use the macro by hovering over the object with the pointer.

7. Select the macro you want to use by clicking on "Run Macro" and choose from the list.

Tips & Warnings

• To see how the macro will look, use Slide Show to preview the slide before presenting.
• Some macros have been know to carry viruses, so be careful when adding any unknown macros to your presentation.