An important point regarding #4. Paragraphs(i).Range includes the paragraph mark. This is significant.

Regarding books, while out of print, and dated version-wise, if you can find them the following give an in-depth accounting of Word. You may possibly find them in a used book store.

VBA Developer's Handbook (Ken Getz, Mike Gilbert) Sybex
Word Developer's Handbook (Guy Hart-Davis) Sybex. This is a monster at 1300 pages.