Document.Activate method (Word)

Activates the specified document so that it becomes the active document.

Syntax

expression.Activate

expression Required. A variable that represents a Document object.

Example

This example activates the document named "Sales.doc."

Sub OpenSales() 
 'Sales.doc must exist and be open but not active. 
 Documents("Sales.doc").Activate 
End Sub

See also

Document Object

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