Microsoft Access 2010 Bible

Chapter 15: Using Access Data Macros

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FIGURE 15.12

A simple macro that updates a local variable

Manipulating macro items

In Figure 15.13, notice that, when the If block is selected, not only is the block highlighted with

a gray background, but a delete icon (a graphical X) appears in the upper-right corner. You use the

X to delete the currently selected item (block, macro action, and so on) and remove it from the

macro. The macro deletes the item without confirmation, so be sure not to accidentally click the

Delete icon.

In Figure 15.13, although you can’t see it, the mouse is hovering over the SetLocalVar action.

As the mouse hovers over an item, green up-and-down arrows appear to the right of the item’s

area. You use these buttons to adjust the item’s position within a macro. For example, in a macro

containing multiple actions, you may find that the macro runs incorrectly because the actions

aren’t ordered properly. Use the up and down arrows to reposition the actions into the correct

sequence.