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AddIns.Add method (Word)

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Returns an AddIn object that represents an add-in added to the list of available add-ins.

Syntax

expression.Add (FileName, Install)

expression Required. A variable that represents an 'AddIns' collection.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
FileName Required String The path for the template or WLL.
Install Optional Variant True to install the add-in. False to add the add-in to the list of add-ins but not install it. The default value is True.

Remarks

Use the Installed property of an add-in to see whether it is already installed.

Example

This example installs a template named MyFax.dot and adds it to the list of add-ins in the Templates and Add-ins dialog box.

Sub AddTemplate() 
 ' For this example to work correctly, verify that the 
 ' path is correct and the file exists. 
 
 AddIns.Add FileName:="C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office" _ 
 & "\Templates\Letters & Faxes\MyFax.dot", Install:=True 
End Sub

See also

AddIns Collection Object

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