Application.ChangeFileOpenDirectory method (Word)
Sets the folder in which Word searches for documents.
Syntax
expression. ChangeFileOpenDirectory( _Path_ )
expression A variable that represents an Application object. Optional.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path | Required | String | The path to the folder in which Word searches for documents. |
Remarks
The specified folder's contents are listed the next time the Open dialog box (File tab) is displayed. Word searches the specified folder for documents until the user changes the folder in the Open dialog box or the current Word session ends. Use the DefaultFilePath property to change the default folder for documents in every Word session.
Example
This example changes the folder in which Word searches for documents, and then opens a file named "Test.doc."
ChangeFileOpenDirectory "C:\Documents"
Documents.Open FileName:="Test.doc"
This example changes the folder in which Word searches for documents, and then displays the Open dialog box.
ChangeFileOpenDirectory "C:\"
Dialogs(wdDialogFileOpen).Show
See also
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