Can't record into running module

You must end execution to begin recording. This error has the following cause and solution:

  • You tried to record a macro while executing module code. Stop execution or press CTRL+BREAK (Windows) or COMMAND+PERIOD (Macintosh) and then turn on recording.

For additional information, select the item in question and press F1 (in Windows) or HELP (on the Macintosh).

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