Macros for Editors
is a free book, which you can download (version: 20 Nov 2024). It contains over 1000 macros that will help with a range of different tasks around writing and editing using Microsoft Word.With the computer’s help, you can have …
Greater accuracy
Computers are good making repetitive changes – they don’t get bored and tired and then miss things.Greater speed
Not only can they speed up the repetitive jobs, but while you are reading, you can use them to make small changes so that you can maintain your focus on the meaning of the text.More enjoyment
If the computer is doing the boring bits, you can enjoy the challenge of engaging with the text, improving the way the ideas are communicated and just reading an interesting book!Latest development
We're trialing a new way to make the information in the book available. Here it is again, but as a set of individual web pages. Do let us know what you think. Is it easier as web pages or as a single download, as previously?Macros for Editors
General introductionIntroduction to macros
Downloading and running macros
Favourite tools of editors
Favourite tools of proofreaders
Proofreading a book – a possible workflow
Book editing – a possible workflow
Tools for different aspects of editing
Macro Menu – complete macro tool list
Textual analysis
Main pre-editing tool – FRedit
Pre-editing tools
Editing – text change
Editing – information
Editing – highlighting
Editing – navigation
Editing – comment handling
Editing – track changes
Other tools
Appendix 1 – Codes for F&R
Appendix 2 – Codes for non-wildcard F&R
Appendix 3 – Codes for wildcard F&R
Appendix 4 – Some useful wildcard expressions
Appendix 5 – ASCII codes
Appendix 6 – Useful unicode numbers
Appendix 7 – Sample stylesheet
Appendix 8 – Sample FRedit list
Appendix 9 – Word 365 options
Appendix 10 – Word 365 menu items
Appendix 11 – Word 2010 options
Appendix 12 – Backing up the Normal Template
Appendix 13 – Word Macro Techniques
Appendix 14 – Video list
Appendix 15 – Macros on video
Appendix 16 – FRedit library
Appendix 17 – Sample MultiSwitch list