Microsoft KB Archive/158695

= WD97: How to Use the Name...As Statement to Rename Files =

Article ID: 158695

Article Last Modified on 8/10/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q158695





SUMMARY
In Microsoft Word, the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Name Statement allows you to rename a specified file, directory, or folder.



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The following Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications example code demonstrates how to trap for run-time errors when using the Name Statement: Sub RenameFile Dim sOldPathName As String sOldPathName = "c:\winword\test.doc" On Error Resume Next Name sOldPathName As "c:\winword\test2.doc" If err Then MsgBox Err.Description End Sub For more information about the Name Statement, click the Office Assistant while in the Visual Basic Editor, type Name Statement click Search, and then click to view "Name Statement."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

173707 OFF97: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles

