Resetting HTML Editor

[Clay Rembert]

Hello All,
I'm using IE6 Sp2 with Office 2000 Pro installed. I'd like to set Word 2000
as my HTML editor. I've gone to the Programs tab and noticed that Notepad is
my only option. Strangely, Outlook 2000 defaults as my email, newsgroups and
calendar programs without a hitch. Any suggestions? Mega thanks in advance!

Clay

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE]

Changing Source Code Editor in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=163606
Word Not Listed as HTML Editor in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.01 After You
Install Office 2000 Standard or Professional on Windows 2000-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=250815

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[Jon Kennedy]

Bill James, MVP has a script file available that will solve this problem
easily.

http://billsway.com/vbspage/ - "Add New Internet Explorer 5+ Editor"

You will need to know the path to the editing program you want to use.

One small reminder... Bill's utility is quite nice but it will not populate
the DDE entries for the new file action, if they are required by the
application you choose.

With most basic uses, there should be no issue - DDE will probably not be
used. 'Multitasking' users (many docs /applications open at once) may want
to put those DDE values in place and as far as I know that must be done
manually. (clone the winword.exe entries for the *.DOC file type if you are
using Word).

You could also do the registry editing manually, if you wish:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/browser/configuration/ClientReg/ClientRegistryLayout.asp

Also see this article for more information:

Changing Source Code Editor in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=163606

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Good post, Jon.