What does "OP" stand for?



Just for the record, I do not write the macros. The only reason I can install or use the macro is because it is handed down directly from management. Writing one's own macro or using an "outside macro" would be strictly forbidden - that is why I rejected that idea - sorry - that's just the way it is here. Trying to install or load some outside code or macro would be a fast ticket to getting terminated, fined or even jail time around here. This is the Federal Government (a high security department).

OP = original poster

No one has any comments on your access to macro code. It is quite common for organisations to try and restrict users from writing code. Although for the most part this is often done by trying to keep users in the dark.

That is probably why you did not know it was a macro.

What did I not know was a macro? I knew what was provided as a solution on the forum was a macro because (a) the poster said it was a macro (b) I do know what a macro is. However, the idea of using someone's macro to solve the problem is ludicras since this is not my computer - it is the Federal government's computer and there are strict rules. I was given the official macro by our management about 6 months ago. I just failed to integrate it into my ribbon/tool bar and I admitted that.
So "my access to the macro" was not the issue, nor was it relevant to solving the problem. But, the back and forth here allowed me to think about the bookmark problem and get to the root of it - so thanks. This is a great resource and I hope to use it again. I still need to resolve a problem involving the oversized windows...

You did not apparently know that the "create a bookmark" (as a menu item) was a macro. You were stating that it was a "feature" of Word, and macropod was (correctly) replying that it is NOT a feature of Word. It is a created FUNCTION someone made, that has nothing to do with older or newer (or any) versions.

ludicrous? Hardly. It was a macro that was the issue...and a macro is used to solve it.

Nevertheless, I am glad it is solved for you.

Yes, I agree - the macro was not a feature of Word - I already stated that I was wrong about that. However, if you understood the nature of this organization, you would agree that to use a macro provided from an outside party, an unoffical source, would indeed be very unwise. I admit I am not well versed in designing macros or reading macros - so that's part of it too. All in all, it worked out - although it appears there were some tears the fell during the process.

Oh I understand the nature of the organization. I worked for the federal government for 35 years. Although I made my own macros anyway, but then I really DO know (as macropod does) macros.


There were no tears on my part.

Good to know