NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, Kengeri, Bengaluru
Using Macros in spreadsheet
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
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Information Technology (402)
Subject Grade: 10
Answer the following Questions :
1. What is a Macro? List any two real life situations where they can be
used.
Ans : A Macro automate repeated tasks that are always performed in the same
way over and over again. 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 sitiations where macros can be used
1. Data Entry
2. Document Formatting
2. List the actions that are not recorded by a macro.
Ans : The Macro records all the keyboard and mouse actions but the following
actions are not recorded.
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 Macro Library My Macros
This library is inbuilt in LibreOffice. This is user defined library.
This library contains inbuilt macros This library contains macros recorded
which cannot be changed. by user which can be changed at any
time.
4. Differentiate between predefined function in Calc and Macros as a
function.
Predefined Function Macros as a function
These are built in functions. These are user defined functions.
It does not involve 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.
While naming a Macro, Module or a Library the name should :
• Begin with a letter
• Not contain spaces
• Not contain special characters except for _ (underscore)
6. Give any one advantage of macros.
Ans : Macros automate repetitive tasks, saving time and increases efficiency and
consistency.
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