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| − | The OpenOffice | + | The OpenOffice macros are written in OpenOffice BASIC, a macro language that uses the same programming logic as Microsoft Visual Basic. However, some elements differ, as for example the calls to software commands and object names. So you would have to rewrite the macros. Macros written for MS Word for instance cannot be executed via {{AOo}}; you'll need to re-write them. This has its benefits - it makes AOo documents less virus prone. |
| − | OpenOffice.org 3 Calc can execute many Excel macros, but (for security reasons) you must manually enable this feature. Choose | + | OpenOffice.org 3 Calc can execute many Excel macros, but (for security reasons) you must manually enable this feature. Choose {{menu|Tools|Options|Load/Save|VBA Properties}} and enable the '''Executable code''' checkbox. |
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Latest revision as of 14:25, 7 October 2021
Can I use my Microsoft Office macros?
The OpenOffice macros are written in OpenOffice BASIC, a macro language that uses the same programming logic as Microsoft Visual Basic. However, some elements differ, as for example the calls to software commands and object names. So you would have to rewrite the macros. Macros written for MS Word for instance cannot be executed via Apache OpenOffice; you'll need to re-write them. This has its benefits - it makes AOo documents less virus prone.
OpenOffice.org 3 Calc can execute many Excel macros, but (for security reasons) you must manually enable this feature. Choose Tools → Options → Load/Save → VBA Properties and enable the Executable code checkbox.
