WD: WordBasic Examples: Hidden, Hidden()

ID: Q105983

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 or functions:

   Hidden

   Hidden()

This article supplements the information in online Help. To open this Help topic in Word for Windows, click Contents on the Help menu and then choose the "Programming with Microsoft Word" topic. In Word for the Macintosh, click the Help icon, select Microsoft Word Help and choose the "Programming with Microsoft Word" topic.

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Hidden Statement

Syntax:

Hidden [Argument]

   Argument    Explanation
   --------    -----------
   1           Adds the hidden format.
   0 (zero)    Removes the hidden format.
   Omitted     Toggles the hidden format.

Example:

This sample macro hides the selected text:

   Sub MAIN
      Insert "This is a Test"
      StartOfLine 1
      Hidden 1
   End Sub

Hidden() Function

Syntax:

Hidden()

   Value      Explanation
   -----      -----------
   0 (zero)   If none of the selection is formatted as hidden
   -1         If part of the selection is formatted as hidden
   1          If all the selection is formatted as hidden

Example:

This sample macro prints a message on the status bar describing the hidden attribute of the selected text:

   Sub MAIN
      Insert "This is a test."
      StartOfLine 1
      Hidden 1
      If Hidden()-1 then print "All the selected text is marked HIDDEN."
   End Sub

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbmacro kbprg kbdtacode wordnt kbmacroexample ntword 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