Options.DefaultFilePath property (Word)
Returns or sets default folders for items such as documents, templates, and graphics. Read/write String.
Syntax
expression. DefaultFilePath( _Path_ )
expression Required. A variable that represents an Options object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path | Required | WdDefaultFilePath | The default folder to set. |
Remarks
Use an empty string ("") to remove the setting from the Windows registry. The new setting takes effect immediately.
Example
This example sets the default folder for Word documents.
Options.DefaultFilePath(wdDocumentsPath) = "C:\Documents"
This example returns the current default path for user templates (corresponds to the default path setting on the File Locations tab in the Options dialog box).
Dim strPath As String
strPath = Options.DefaultFilePath(wdUserTemplatesPath)
See also
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