Microsoft KB Archive/65804

Word: Macro Instructions Turn Extend Mode Off

PSS ID Number: Q65804 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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A macro that contains an ASK statement will turn the Extend Selection mode off when the macro is run (“EX” will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the screen when the Extend selection mode is on).

When the Extend mode is activated (by pressing F6) either from within a macro or before running a macro, any macro containing an ASK statement will cause the Extend mode to be turned off. The Extend mode (EX) turns off when a key is struck as a result of an ASK statement within a macro. The Extend mode will also turn off as a result of a PAUSE statement that solicits keyboard input, for example:

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The Extend Selection mode is normally turned off when the ENTER key is pressed or when the F6 key is pressed a second time. The Extend Selection mode can be turned on or off during macro instruction by including an “” instruction.

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