(1) In REXX, a program that performs certain operations, such as text editor operations, in applications.
(2) An instruction that causes the execution of a predefined sequence of instructions.
(3) A program that performs a series of automated tasks on behalf of the user. A macro consists of three components: the trigger (when it acts), the search (what documents it acts on), and the action (what it does).
(4) An XML script that defines a set of screens. Each screen includes a description of the screen, the actions to perform for that screen, and the screen or screens that can be presented after the actions are performed. A macro can be specified as one of the actions to be taken when a host screen matches the screen recognition criteria of a screen customization.