2006-12-06 08:17:38 · 10 answers · asked by ram 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
a macro is like auto-text on the computer.
I use it frequently since im a secretary. If you type something on a regular basis like a signature block at the end of a letter you can set up a macro on microsoft word, or any other computer program to automatically key it in at the end of a letter.
2006-12-06 08:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jackeeeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A macro in computer science is an abstraction, that defines how a certain input pattern is replaced by an output pattern according to a defined set of rules. There are three broad categories of macros, and each takes a different kind of input pattern to produce a different kind of output pattern.
Programming macros take a computer program as input and output a new, expanded program. Hence, this process is called macro-expansion and the tool that does this is called a macro-expander or a preprocessor. For many programming languages, a macro expander is included in the interpreter or compiler. These macros are typically used to enable a higher level of abstraction in programming languages.
Keyboard macros and application macros take a simple command as input and then output a new expanded set of commands or instructions. These macros are typically used to automate frequently-used sequences or lists of keystrokes or mouse movements.
2006-12-07 00:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by mallikj2♠ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A macro is the sequence of instructions that a computer executes
it is quit different from microprograms
like a micro processor executes a single step instructions
macro proceesor executes macros which are a group of instructions
i have a working macro which can record a set of instructions on your computer
2006-12-06 17:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by digitallyneosticated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macro is Present in
Assembly Language 8085,8086 etc..
Also in MS Excel & VB Also.
Also in C & C++ Programming Languages.
I don't no which macro u r looking for.
Generally,
MACRO IS like a function.
But, when u call a macro the macro is pasted into the place of calling Place.
This is the main difference between MAcro & Function
2006-12-07 06:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by Ravi Nanjunda Rao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sequence of steps which you can record and a computer can execute on demand. Macros often are used for replicating keystrokes, saving data, running queries, raising the price of oil in the United States, etc.
Let us know what you're specifically talking about and maybe we can be of more assistance.
2006-12-06 22:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool thing...
Macro help us getting our job done really quick. it runs in the predetermined (what we say it to do) and could repeat it several time
But be aware one could code Macro to destroy your computer... as a kind of virus.
2006-12-06 23:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by daimi_moaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
context?
~sigh~ wish people spent more effort in asking questions~
2006-12-06 16:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by SmartSpider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an expression
2006-12-06 16:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by tanner s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is new virus or worm.
2006-12-07 02:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smaller then micro i guess...
2006-12-07 01:37:12 · answer #10 · answered by Vinay224 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋