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description: Macros give you the power to automate common repetitive tasks and resolve issues with a single click. You create a macro by specifying the instructions for actions that the macro performs. A macro is like a little computer program. You tell the macro each step that it performs.
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# Create a Macro

Macros give you the power to automate common repetitive tasks and resolve issues with a single click. You create a macro by specifying the instructions for actions that the macro performs. A macro is like a little computer program. You tell the macro each step that it performs.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.service_editions_reference.htm&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank">View supported editions</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

- **[Create Macros in Lightning Experience](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.macros_create_lightning.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    To create a macro in Lightning Experience, use the Macro Builder—an easy-to-use point-and-click builder.
- **[Create Macros in Salesforce Classic](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.macros_create.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    To create macros in Salesforce Classic, use the macro widget.