Microsoft KB Archive/76188

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File Search Macro in Word for Windows

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Q76188

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

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SUMMARY
In Microsoft Word for Windows, choosing Find from the File menu allows you search in certain directories only after you have completely searched the directories specified in the search option.

MORE INFORMATION
The following macro allows you to enter the search path and search only the specified directories, without going through the entire search list first. You can search more than one directory at a time by typing multiple search paths separated by semicolons.

For example:

"c:\winword\data;c:\winword" If you choose the Cancel button in the Input box, the previous search path is used and the FindFile dialog appears.

Word for Windows Version 2.0
  Sub MAIN On Error Resume Next SearchList$ = InputBox$(&quot;What is the Directory&quot;) FileFind .SearchPath = SearchList$ ToolsMacro .Name =&quot;FileFind&quot;, .Run End Sub

Word for Windows version 1.x
  Sub MAIN On Error Goto Bye SearchList$ = InputBox$(&quot;What is the Directory&quot;) FileFind .SearchPath = SearchList$ MacroRun &quot;FileFind&quot; Bye: End Sub