In this chapter, you'll learn more about the Microsoft Visual Basic program statements that collectively constitute a macro. You'll learn how to use special values called constants to run Microsoft Office commands, and how to use storage containers called variables to store data temporarily in your macro. You'll also learn how to use Visual Basic functions to transfer information back and forth between Office documents, and how to use mathematical operators to perform tasks such as addition and multiplication. With this essential grounding in program syntax, you'll be ready to tackle more sophisticated Office management tasks.