How do I add a macro to a template?

[pseudonym]

I want to add a macro (and a toolbar icon) to a template. How do I best do this? It is only for use in one particular template.

[anon73440385]

Hello,

Step 1 Define the macro

• open an empty Writer document
• Tools -> Macros -> Organize Macros > Basic...
• Select Untitled 1 in pane titled Macro from
• Click button New
• Provide a Name: of your Module (or accept Module1)
• Click OK
• Add your macro code to the dialog in the right pane
• Close macro editor using File -> Close

Step 2 Add the toolbar icon

• Tools -> Customize... -> Tab: Toolbar
• Select Untitled 1 in drop down Scope
• Select the toolbar, where you want you icon to appear in drop down Target (you may want to create a new target, e.g called Invoice, by clicking the button to the right of the drop down and using Add..
• In drop down Category select Macros
• Select the macro created in Step 1 from entry Untitled 1 (expand the entry by clicking the arrow)
• Click the black right arrow to the right
• Select the Macro Name in pane named Assigned Command
• Click button Modify -> Change Icon... and define you button to be added (may be you want to import your own icon)
• Click OK

Step 3 Save as Template

• File → Template → Save as Template …`

• Provide a Template Name (e.g. Invoice)

• Select a Template Category (e.g. My Templates)

• Click button Save

• Close the document Untitled 1 (no need to save)

Hope that helps