Is it worth investing time in learning Visual Studio Macro System(usage-creation)?

Question

I have used visual studio for a long time, but one feature I have never used is the Macro system. I saw a post where someone mentioned he used macros (no elaboration) so

I was wondering is it really worth the time investing in learning how to create macros?

If so what kind of stuff do you make?

There was similar post(s), but i am trying to lean this question more towards is it worth learning. I tend to rather know how something works than just using it if its possible and/or worth it.

Answer 1

Macros are not difficult to learn, and can make your life easier!

For an interesting appllication of macros see this question

Answer 2

You use macros to make repetitive tasks easier. i.e. if you find yourself doing 5 or 6 individual tasks regularly, then it may be worth converting it to a macro, so that you can do it with a single click of the button.

Other things that might be of interest are a switching to .h file from .cpp file, if you use c++.

Answer 3

Yes!

Although I haven't been using them much - learning VS macros is easy so the "investment" is very little and you get a new tool you can use.