How to execute macro when starting Word?

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hstijnen - 29 Mar 2006 14:51 GMT

Hi,
I want to execute some code when starting Word. In a template this can be
done with AutNew() macro. But an AutoNew() macro in Normal.dot doesn't fire.
I've created a sub Document_New() in the ThisDocument module of Normal.dot
and this fires when I start a new blank document via File | New. But when I
start Word via Start button or toolbar it doesn't work.
What to do in the last situation?

Thanks for help
Regards,
Henk

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Charles Kenyon - 29 Mar 2006 16:24 GMT

When you start Word, you want to use an AutoExec macro. This runs when Word
starts, but not every time new documents are created.

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> Hi,
> I want to execute some code when starting Word. In a template this can be
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> Regards,
> Henk

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Tony Jollans - 29 Mar 2006 18:01 GMT

Strictly speaking an AutoExec in Normal.dot runs when Normal.dot is loaded.
When Word starts up, this happens before the default new document is created
so it depends what you are trying to do whether or not it will be suitable.

The only event which fires at start up after the new document is created is
the Application DocumentChange event.

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> When you start Word, you want to use an AutoExec macro. This runs when Word
> starts, but not every time new documents are created.
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> > Regards,
> > Henk

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