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WindowState Property

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WdWindowState

WdWindowState can be one of these WdWindowState constants.
wdWindowStateMaximize
wdWindowStateNormal
wdWindowStateMinimize

expression.WindowState

expression Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list.

Remarks

The wdWindowStateNormal constant indicates a window that's not maximized or minimized. The state of an inactive window cannot be set. Use the Activate method to activate a window prior to setting the window state.

Example

This example maximizes the active window if it's not maximized or minimized.

If ActiveDocument.ActiveWindow _
    .WindowState = wdWindowStateNormal Then _
    ActiveDocument.ActiveWindow.WindowState = wdWindowStateMaximize

This example minimizes the Microsoft Excel application window.

For Each myTask In Tasks
    If InStr(myTask.Name, "Microsoft Excel") > 0 Then
        myTask.Activate
        myTask.WindowState = wdWindowStateMinimize
    End If
Next myTask

Applies to | Application Object | Task Object | Window Object

See Also | Activate Method | Arrange Method