How to Record a New Macro in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use Record New Macro through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership, to start recording, save the macro, and edit it later when needed.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Start recording a new macroFree
22. Set the macro name and save locationFree
33. Stop recording and edit the macroFree

How-to Guide

1. Start recording a new macro

Entry: Tools → Developer Tools → Record New Macro

  1. Open the document you want to edit.
  2. Click Developer Tools under Tools.
  3. Click Record New Macro.

Success Criteria

  • The Record New Macro dialog opens.
  • You can continue to enter a macro name and choose a save location.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure the document is editable before you start recording.
  • After recording starts, your following actions will be captured in the macro.

2. Set the macro name and save location

Entry: Record New Macro dialog

  1. Enter a macro name in the dialog box.
  2. Follow the naming rules: the name must start with a letter and can contain only letters, numbers, and underscores. Do not use spaces or special characters.
  3. Choose Current Document or All Documents as the save location.
  4. Click OK to start recording.

Success Criteria

  • The macro name passes the naming rules.
  • Recording starts and your following actions are captured.

Tips While Using

  • If the name does not follow the rules, the macro may not be created correctly.
  • Choosing All Documents can make the macro easier to reuse in other documents later.

3. Stop recording and edit the macro

Entry: Stop Recording; Tools → Run Macro → Edit

  1. After recording starts, perform the actions you want to capture.
  2. Click Stop Recording to finish the macro.
  3. If you need to change the macro, click Tools → Run Macro.
  4. Select the target macro and click Edit to open the macro editor.

Success Criteria

  • The macro is saved.
  • You can find the recorded macro in the Run Macro list.
  • You can open the editor when further changes are needed.

Tips While Using

  • Avoid unrelated actions during recording so they are not captured in the macro.
  • If the macro result is not what you expected, edit the macro and adjust it further.