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Subject:Re: Question on Word Macros From:Kris Olberg <kjolberg -at- IX -dot- NETCOM -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:33:57 -0500
You're quite right about Word 97. It's a mess.
However, its macro interface is simply Visual Basic for Applications (VBA),
which is a well-developed language. Don't waste any time learning this if
you plan to freeland as a macro writer. You'll be able to apply it to all
of the Office products, including Access, Outlook, and Excel. Knowing VBA
renders your skill set invaluable.
Best of luck!
Regards...Kris
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kolberg -at- actamed -dot- com
kris -at- olberg -dot- com
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> From: Larry Weber <larry_weber -at- HOTMAIL -dot- COM>
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Re: Question on Word Macros
> Date: Monday, September 01, 1997 10:51 AM
> I've found Wordbasic so powerful that I'm now taking C++ classes to
> increase my programming skills. I'm considering specializing in writing
> macros for corporate documents as a free-lance consultant in the future.
> Get the Word Developer's Kit if you're really interested, and stick with
> Word 6 or 7 until MS fixes 97 and until more is learned about the new
> macro interface.
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