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A macro is a single instruction that executes a set of commands or keystrokes, useful in situations like data entry and document formatting. Certain actions, such as window switching and mouse selections, are not recorded by macros. LibreOffice Macros Library contains inbuilt macros, while user-defined macros can be customized, and macros automate repetitive tasks for increased efficiency.

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Chapter 5

A macro is a single instruction that executes a set of commands or keystrokes, useful in situations like data entry and document formatting. Certain actions, such as window switching and mouse selections, are not recorded by macros. LibreOffice Macros Library contains inbuilt macros, while user-defined macros can be customized, and macros automate repetitive tasks for increased efficiency.

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Chapter 5

Using Macros in Spreadsheet


Q1. What is a Macro? List any two real life situations where they can be used.

A macro is a single instruction that executes a set of instructions. These set of instructions can
be a sequence of commands or keystrokes that can be used for any number of times later.
Here are two real life situation where macro can be used:

1. Data entry
2. Document formatting

Q2. List the actions that are not recorded by a macro.

 Opening of windows
• Actions carried out in another window than where the recording was started.
• Window switching
• Actions that are not related to the spreadsheet contents. For example, changes made in the
Options dialog, macro organizer, customizing.
• Selections are recorded only if they are done by using the keyboard (cursor traveling), but not
when the mouse is used.
• The macro recorder works only in Calc and Writer.

3. How is LibreOffice Macros Library different from my Macros?

LibreOffice Macros Library Macros


This library is inbuilt in LibreOffice. This is user defined library

This library contains inbuilt macros This library contains macros


which can not be used recorded by users by user which
can not changed at any time.

4. Differentiate between predefined function in Calc and Macros as a function

Predefined function Macro fuction


These are in built function. These are user defined method
It does not involves any programming. It involves writing code in Basic.
It cannot be customized. It can be customized.
5. List the rules that should be kept in mind while naming a macro.
• Begin with a letter
• Not contain spaces
• Not contain special characters except for _
(underscore)

6. Give any one advantage of macros.

Macro automate repetitive tasks, saving time and increases efficiency and consistency.

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