WD: WordBasic Examples: FileTemplates

ID: Q109646

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

SUMMARY

This article contains a sample macro that demonstrates the use of the following WordBasic statements and functions:

   FileTemplates

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FileTemplates

Syntax:

FileTemplates [.Template - text] [, .LinkStyles - number]

Example:

This sample macro creates a document with sample text formatted with the Closing style. It then attaches the document to the letter template and links the styles. The text in the document changes when the new closing style is applied.

   Sub MAIN
      FileNewDefault
      Style "Closing"
      Insert "This is a test."
      MsgBox "Press OK to attach this document to the Letter1 template."
      FileTemplates .Template - "Letter1", .LinkStyles - 1
   End Sub

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbmacro kbprg kbdtacode kbmacroexample winword macword word6 word7 word95 
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a,6.0c,7.0,7.0a; MACINTOSH:6.0,6.0.1,6.0.1a
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: April 9, 1999