Startup Directory

[paulsdc]

As I do a lot of work for one particular client, I would like Word to start
in their directory so that it is a little easier to open the file to be
worked on. Therefore, I would like to specify the startup directory in the
desktop shortcut to Word; is this possible?

 

[Graham Mayor]

Tools > Options > File Locations > Documents or in Word 2007
Word Options > Advanced > File Locations > Documents
will set the default Word Documents folder to any available folder.
Note that the StartUp Folder also defined here is something entirely
different
Or
Simply add the Clients folder to the File Dialog Places bar
http://www.gmayor.com/customize_the_word_places_bar.htm
for one click access to the clients folder whilst leaving your default
folder where it is at present.
During a Word session Word retains focus in the last used folder

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[paulsdc]

Thanks, Graham, for replying so soon. However, I don't want to set a global
start directory but would like to set the directory associated with one
shortcut to Word; is this possible?

 

[Graham Mayor]

Create a macro as follows in the normal template that points to the folder
in question e.g.

Sub ClientFolder()
ChangeFileOpenDirectory "D:\My Documents\Word documents\Client\"
End Sub

then create a shortcut to run that macro eg

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE" /mClientFolder


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[paulsdc]

Many thanks, Graham

Create a macro as follows in the normal template that points to the folder
in question e.g.

Sub ClientFolder()
ChangeFileOpenDirectory "D:\My Documents\Word documents\Client\"
End Sub

then create a shortcut to run that macro eg

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\WINWORD.EXE" /mClientFolder


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[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Create the desktop shortcut; right-click and choose Properties. On the
Shortcut tab, paste the desired path in the "Start in" box.

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Words into Type
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