Macros

I would like to add a macro to a MS Word file so that when the file is opened, it will bring up a page with information and instructions that other secretaries in my department can read, and use to inform those scheduling appointments, so that there is no miscommunication. Is it possible to do this? If so, how do I do it?

A simple message box may do the trick with a macro saved in the document
template.
That template would have to be available to those opening the document. If
you put macros in the document the macro security will conspire against you
achieving your aim.

Sub AutoOpen()
MsgBox "Put your text here"
End Sub

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

Web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site www.mvps.org/word




Kijake wrote:
I would like to add a macro to a MS Word file so that when the file
is opened, it will bring up a page with information and instructions
that other secretaries in my department can read, and use to inform
those scheduling appointments, so that there is no miscommunication.
Is it possible to do this? If so, how do I do it?

Thank You Graham!! That does exactly what I want. Thank you, and thank you!

Hmmm. I tried the code, and it opens a message box for users to type in text at the time the file opens. I need to have the information already in place in a box that opens up for users to read before they schedule appointments for teacher candidates. This box will have all of the instructions and information they need to schedule appointments, answer questions, etc.

Which code would I use for the above mentioned box?? I am a huge novice!

TIA!

The message box is simply that - a message box. In this case the message is
"Put your text here" Change that for the message you want to display.

If you want something more complicated, then you could create an on-line
form and a series of macros associated with each field that requires user
input. As the user tabs into the field, the macro runs and pops up the
information associated with that field. In this case, each macro would have
to have a different name.

If you want something even more sophisticated than that you need to
investigate userforms, which gather information and act according to the
information gathered. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

Web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site www.mvps.org/word




Kijake wrote:
Hmmm. I tried the code, and it opens a message box for users to type
in text at the time the file opens. I need to have the information
already in place in a box that opens up for users to read before they
schedule appointments for teacher candidates. This box will have all
of the instructions and information they need to schedule
appointments, answer questions, etc.

Which code would I use for the above mentioned box?? I am a huge
novice!

TIA!