Word Macro Problem

[jfhewitt]

I want to switch between windows in a macro, but want to identify the window by file name rather than "windows(1).activate". The number assigned to the window varies, and I want the window switch to be specific. How can I do this? TIA

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi jfhewitt,

You do it using the window caption, which is normally the same as the document name (without the .doc on the end).

Enjoy,
Tony

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[jfhewitt]

Tony:
Thanks...but it doesn't work. What would the line of code be to select a particular window?

 

[TonyJollans]

I have a two documents open at the moment - one is called "A4 TIMETABLE.doc" and the title bar says "A4 TIMETABLE - Microsoft Word" - it is Windows(1) and Windows(1).Caption returns "A4 TIMETABLE".

If I am in the other document and I run this macro ..

Sub ActWindow()
Windows("A4 TIMETABLE").Activate
End SUb

The WIndow with document "A4 TIMETABLE" becomes the active (top) window.

What do you get?

Enjoy,
Tony

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[jfhewitt]

You beat me to it...I forgot the quotes. Works fine now...thanks.