Can I really automate a Word template?

[Guest]

Wordperfect trumps Word hands down in automating a document. In WP a
customizable popup window allows me to lookup a name & address (in
addressbook), add other options, like subject(reference). Using this info
populates a form (letter, fax, transmittal, etc) with the mailing address,
salutation, subject.... Leaving me with typing a message and printing. Can
Word do this? If so, how?
Is it possible for a limited experience programmer?
Thanks.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

A UserForm can do the same thing in Word. For an idea of how this would
work, try using Word's built-in Letter Wizard.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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[Graham Mayor]

See the examples at http://www.gmayor.com/Macrobutton.htm

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[Guest]

I've been there and done that in a template(two thumbs up); will it work in a
userform?
Thanks.

 

[Graham Mayor]

No. A userform is a different way of doing things - see Word MVP FAQ -
Userforms
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms.htm

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[Guest]

Letter wizard works well (but a little complicated). I'll try the userforms.
Is there a secret to extracting info in Contacts? Thanks.