How to Assign Repetitive Tasks to Keys in Open Office
The OpenOffice suite of software allows you to create a macro for a repetitive task and then assign a key or combination of keys to the macro. The task is then performed automatically when you press the key or combination of keys. The macro can be created for a single document, only one of the programs or all of the programs in the suite.
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Instructions
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Create a Macro
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Click on the "Tools" menu at the top of any OpenOffice program.
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Scroll over the "Macros" option.
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Click the "Record Macro". A small Record screen will appear to let you know that your actions are being recorded.
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Perform the task that you want to automate.
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Click the "Stop Recording" button in the Record screen.
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Save the macro.
Assign a Key
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Click the "Tools" menu.
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Scroll over the "Customize" option.
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Choose the "Keyboard" option. The Customize dialog box will appear.
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Choose "OpenOffice.org Macros" from the Categories menu.
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Click on the macro you just created in the Function menu.
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Choose the shortcut key that you want to assign the macro to in the Shortcut Keys menu.
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Click the "OK" button to save the changes.
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Tips & Warnings
Be careful that you don't assign the macro to keys that are already being used for system or program tasks.
