creating a bates macro in word 2003 2

[marieko]

I need to create a bates macro that will work in word 2003; similar to one we have in wordperfect. I don't have a lot of experience with macros and don't know where to start; can someone point me in the right direction.

 

[LNBruno]

You could start here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/CH060840311033.aspx

< M!ke >
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[fumei]

Also, macro questions should be posted in the VBA forum, forum707.

BTW: what is a "bates" macro?

The linked given by LNBruno is good. One of the best things is to use the macro recorder, then look at the code in the Visual Basic Editor. Again, though, post actual macro/code questions in the VBA forum.

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Gerry
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[LNBruno]

I'm assuming the "bates" macro would be to provide the ability to create and print customized Bates labels...

< M!ke >
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[SkipVought]

Bates is a numbering stamp company.

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[eyec]

you may want to check out

http://www.ezbates.biz

 

[SkipVought]

BTW, referring to this as a Bates Macro is like referring to facial tissue as Kleenex. Kleenex is a facial tissue, but not all facial tissue is Kleenex.

Bates makes numeric sequence stamping machines for stuff stuff like tickets or invoices.

This is a numeric sequence something er other macro.

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[eyec]

did you want this for discovery purposes of legal documents?

some forensics software comes with a Bates numbering option.

 

[LNBruno]

Wholly Macro, Skip!

< M!ke >
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[marieko]

Yes, this is for discovery purposes of legal documents.
Thanks

 

[LNBruno]

You might try googling "Word Bates macro"...there are already-built ones available...

< M!ke >
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[SkipVought]

I get worked up over people using inside terms for things.

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[eyec]

although not specifically a "Bates" numbering system the below program is free and the numbering syntax can be customized to your liking.

http://www.dmares.com/maresware/ac.htm#BATES_NO