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Hi, I have three AutoText entries that I need to copy from a global template to a number of other templates. I don't want to insert the AutoText entries into the text of my templates, just copy them into the AutoText list so they are available if needed. Is there a way to do this using VBA...

I know I can use InStr to see if there's a period or space in a string, but what do I do once I know? I need to determine whether a string contains a period, space, or hyphen. If it does, I need to bring the form back up so the user can retype their entry without the offending character. Can...

In Word, I have a custom dialog box that will get name and address information from the user, which will then be inserted into the Word document. Is it possible to also insert that same information into an Excel spreadsheet? If so, what would I need to do to get it there? I've never had to do...

Is there a way to hide a toolbar when Word is opened? I have a template in my Startup folder (Windows NT) which contains 3 toolbars. I only want to see one of those toolbars when Word is first opened. Is there a way to make sure the other 2 toolbars don't automatically appear? It seems like...

I need to find out if I can do the following in a Word macro: 1) Determine which operating system is used. If Windows XP, I need to save a print file (.prn or .ps) using a specific printer. If not Windows XP, it needs to be saved as a print file using a different printer. 2) Reset to the...

Is it possible to keep a VBA form on screen and while it's there, reposition cursor manually or do some other manual updating, then make selections on the form? Thanks! Cheryl

Is it possible to set up a form in Word VBA so that when the form pops up, it is over to the right of the screen, allowing users to see a bit more of what is on their page before making their selections on the form? Thanks!

(I forgot to add a subject line, so I've resubmitted my posting with a subject.) I am working on a Word template that contains many tables and is locked so only fields can be updated. This template needs to do the following: For one specific table, the user wants to be able to click something...

I am working on a Word template that contains many tables and is locked so only fields can be updated. This template needs to do the following: For one specific table, the user wants to be able to click something and add between 1 and 5 additional rows at the end of the table. Since the row...

I am working on a Word 97 template where the user wants some areas available for editing and other areas not available. They also want to be able to include URLs in the available areas. If I use form fields I can protect all areas except the fields, but it doesn't look like I can add URLs to a...

What is the best way to hide/unhide a toolbar via macro? I used the following code: CommandBars("MyToolbar(Details)").Visible = False and later in the code: CommandBars("MyToolbar(Details)").Visible = True I do have text in parentheses in the name of my toolbar, so I...

Is it possible to search for specific text in a document and, if found, move the cursor to the start of the text and then insert an AutoText entry that is found in a separate template located in the Startup folder? Thanks! Cheryl [ponder]

I'm sure this is easy, but I can't figure it out. How do I check in a Word macro whether a document is protected or not? I need to make sure it is not protected and if it is, unprotect it. Thanks!

Is it possible to change the default text of a Text form field via a macro in Word? In most cases, I have a form field that will stay as is. However, in some cases I need to change the default text of the field, but I can't figure out how to do it.

Is it possible via VBA in Word to remove the last page of a document (starting with the last page break), then make sure that the document has an even number of pages (if odd number, add a page break at the end)?

Is it possible to create a macro in a Word template that will still be available in a document created by that template?

Can anyone tell me how to use VBA in Word to: 1) Get the filename of the open Word document (without also pulling the file extension) 2) Then print to file using same filename plus file extension of .prn? Thanks!

Is it possible to create a macro in Word that will take a selected table and move each paragraph in the table to it's own row (within it's original column) without changing the style of each paragraph? Each paragraph would keep it's original style, even if bulleted or numbered? Any help would...

Is it possible to create a macro in Word that will take a selected table and within each column, move each paragraph to it's own cell without changing the style of each paragraph? Each paragraph would keep it's original style, even if bulleted or numbered? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!