Application.Creator property (Word)

Returns a 32-bit integer that indicates the application in which the specified object was created. Read-only Long.

Syntax

expression.Creator

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Remarks

If the object was created in Microsoft Word, the Creator property returns the hexadecimal number 4D535744, which represents the string "MSWD." This property was primarily designed to be used on the Macintosh, where each application has a four-character creator code. For example, Word has the creator code MSWD. For additional information about this property, consult the language reference Help included with Microsoft Office Macintosh Edition.

Note

This value can also be represented by the constant wdCreatorCode.

See also

Application Object

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