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MS Office Forum / Word / Programming / December 2006Bottom of Document
How do I force my text to the bottom of the document no matter what is above it? I want to place an Image or Data at the top of varying length but I want this specific text (4 rows) at the bottom left. Nick was telling us: Nick nous racontait que : > How do I force my text to the bottom of the document no matter what > is above it? I want to place an Image or Data at the top of varying > length but I want this specific text (4 rows) at the bottom left. You can use a textbox with a relative position to the page instead of to the paragraph (Format > Text Box... > Layout tab > Advanced... button > Set both Horizontal and Vertical position relative to page). Then remove the textbox borders. But, personally, I prefer using Frames (Forms Toolbar) because you can create a style that will apply the frame to any selected text. If you apply a style that includes the frame to a selected text, that text will move automatically to the position dictate by the frame (again in this case I would set the position relative to page). The easiest way to create such a style is to create a framed paragraph, place it where you want it, then select it (making sure to include the last inside the frame) and then do Format > Style and Formatting... to create a style based on the selected text.  SignatureSalut! _______________________________________ Jean-Guy Marcil - Word MVP jmarcilREMOVE@CAPSsympatico.caTHISTOO Word MVP site: http://www.word.mvps.org I appreciate it. I meant to say I was using VB.NET to accomplish this but I believe the base logic will remain the same. What is the best way to set the Text Box at the bottom with VB.NET? I think I am missing something particular in my code or I am making it too difficult. > Nick was telling us: > Nick nous racontait que : [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > last inside the frame) and then do Format > Style and Formatting... to > create a style based on the selected text. Nick was telling us: Nick nous racontait que : > I appreciate it. I meant to say I was using VB.NET to accomplish > this but I believe the base logic will remain the same. Sorry, mu crystal ball was at the cleaners! ;-) > What is the best way to set the Text Box at the bottom with VB.NET? I > think I am missing something particular in my code or I am making > it too difficult. Again, the easiest would be to create a style with a frame and then apply that style to the target text. It will automatically be placed were you want it(according the frame settings). Otherwise, look up the Top and Left properties of the Shape object (A textbox is a Shape). Not sure abut the exact VB.Net code... I have only used VB Classic... SignatureSalut! _______________________________________ Jean-Guy Marcil - Word MVP jmarcilREMOVE@CAPSsympatico.caTHISTOO Word MVP site: http://www.word.mvps.org Thanks again. Can I ask what you would do in VB Classic? I can play around with it and see what I can figure out but I thought it wouldn't hurt asking. I think a template could make this a little easier. > Nick was telling us: > Nick nous racontait que : [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Not sure abut the exact VB.Net code... I have only used VB Classic... Nick was telling us: Nick nous racontait que : > Thanks again. > > Can I ask what you would do in VB Classic? I can play around with it > and see what I can figure out but I thought it wouldn't hurt asking. Using the complicated text box approach or the easy frame solution? > I think a template could make this a little easier. ??? I thought you had a template. What are you trying to do? Why can't you use a template? SignatureSalut! _______________________________________ Jean-Guy Marcil - Word MVP jmarcilREMOVE@CAPSsympatico.caTHISTOO Word MVP site: http://www.word.mvps.org I can use a template but I was trying to avoid it :) In a nutshell, I'm fetching data from a DB and since I don't know how much I will have and I need particular data at the bottom, I have to force it there no matter the DB result. I'm open to suggestions on geting it most efficient. Nick was telling us: Nick nous racontait que : > I can use a template but I was trying to avoid it :) Why? > In a nutshell, I'm fetching data from a DB and since I don't know how > much I will have and I need particular data at the bottom, I have to > force it there no matter the DB result. > > I'm open to suggestions on geting it most efficient. Using a template will make your life much easier. Create a template formatted for receiving the DB stuff. In that template, create a style using a frame for the stuff you want at the bottom of the last page. Create a document based on the template. Insert the DB stuff Insert the text that should go at the bottom and apply the Frame style to that text. Dim rgeBottomText As Range Set rgeBottomText = ActiveDocument.Range With rgeBottomText .Collapse wdCollapseEnd .InsertAfter "New Text" .Style = "Heading 1" End With SignatureSalut! _______________________________________ Jean-Guy Marcil - Word MVP jmarcilREMOVE@CAPSsympatico.caTHISTOO Word MVP site: http://www.word.mvps.org |
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