Word-macros

These vba macros are part of the IT Word Styles Project. This repo is for macro vba code only; the related 'compiled' .dotm files are being maintained in the Macmillan Word-template repo.

Dependencies

Macmillan Word Styles and Template

Distribution End Points

Publishing Tools server share

Deployment

Cleanup Macro

• In MS Word, File->open the macmillan.dotm (available from Macmillan Word-template repo).
• Go to Tools->Macro->Visual Basic Editor.
• In the Project Explorer you should see a project called: "TemplateProject(macmillan.dotm)" The only Object listed under the project should be ThisDocument. Double click on that to open the Code window for ThisDocument
• Select all/any existing code and delete. Copy and Paste all code from latest version on this repo into the code window.
• With the macmillan.dotm Code window still active, goto File->Save to save the changes you made.
• Goto 'Word' menu, select 'Close and return to Microsoft Word'.
• File->Save the macmillan.dotm document and close.

Attach Template Macro

• In MS Word, File->open the MacmillanGT.dotm (available from Macmillan Word-template repo).
• Go to Tools->Macro->Visual Basic Editor.
• In the Project Explorer you should see a project called: "Macmillan(MacmillanGT.dotm)" The only Object listed under the project should be ThisDocument. Double click on that to open the Code window for ThisDocument
• Select all/any existing code and delete. Copy and Paste all code from latest version on this repo into the code window.
• With the MacmillanGT.dotm Code window still active, goto File->Save to save the changes you made.
• Goto 'Word' menu, select 'Close and return to Microsoft Word'.
• File->Save the MacmillanGT.dotm document and close.
• Quick Menu Items: These are platform independent, so must be created using both PC-Word and Mac-Word.
  • 1. For Macs: With the MacmillanGT.dotm still open, goto View->Toolbars->Customize Toolbars..
  • 2. Make sure the 'Save In' selected is MacmillanGT.dotm. Select 'Commands' tab, Category 'Macros'
  • 3. Drag the Macro to the Quick menu toolbar. If desired also drag "Macros..." from 'Tools' category to Quick menu bar as well.
  • 4. Save the document
• For Windows:
  • 1. With the MacmillanGT.dotm still open, goto File-> Options-> Quick Access Toolbar
  • 2. Under 'Choose Commands from:' select 'Macros' and 'Add' desired one.
  • 3. Under 'Choose Commands from:' select 'Popular' and 'Add' 'View Macros'.
  • 4. Save the document

Stakeholders

Editorial Production, Design

Usage

Macmillan Word Styles and Template repo, related confluence page