Using document shelf (I think that was name)

IanDB · #1 09-12-2015, 10:15 PM

Hi
Way back, maybe in Word 2002, there was a VBA command which would write/read data to a hidden part of the document, not properties but some hidden area only available via VBA. I have a recollection it was called "document shelf"
I used it quite regularly, but I have totally forgotten the VBA code to write/read to this area.

Can anyone remember what the calling code was and maybe whether it is still available in Word 2013.
Any help much appreciated

Ian B

macropod · #2 09-12-2015, 10:32 PM

You may be thinking of document variables, which can only be accessed by macros or read by fields. Document properties are another possibility, but there are ways for users to see and update those without resorting to either VBA or reading them with fields. Either way, though, fields can't update document variables or properties. And yes, both are supported in Word 2013.

IanDB · #3 09-12-2015, 10:43 PM

Thanks Paul
Thats it, it all comes back to me now.
Thanks again for your prompt and accurate response

Cheers

Ian B

macropod · #4 09-13-2015, 01:09 AM

You can add/query document Variables quite easily with VBA. For example:

Code:

Sub Demo()
With ActiveDocument.Variables
  If .Item("MyVar") Is Nothing Then .Add Name:="MyVar", Value:="MyVal"
  MsgBox .Item("MyVar").Value
End With
End Sub

You can then use a DOCVARIABLE field in the document to retrieve its value.

Word's custom document properties are about as easy to work with, but built-in document properties require less work, since you always know they'll be there. Both kinds can also be viewed via File>Info>Properties and can be referenced in the document via a DOCPROPERTY field.

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