Real-life Word App Automation Using VBA. Read/write to Word Document, Publish, Print and more

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[@VBAA2Z]

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[@georgekhaba6436]

time table : @6:53 the finished layout of the excel that will import the data from word @7:27 linking word doc for input and excel sheet for output @8:32 the coding of the vba

[@VBAA2Z]

Thanks George!

[@WeningWang]

by far the best and most practical word automation tut. thank you, my friend.

[@VBAA2Z]

Glad it helped

[@JanKowalski-hk5cg]

I have followed Your instructions, all works perfectly. Great Thanks

[@VBAA2Z]

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[@VBAA2Z]

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[@VBAA2Z]

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great work as always. Learned alot from you sir

[@VBAA2Z]

I appreciate that!

[@jamesh-kc7rk]

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[@VBAA2Z]

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[@GiselleBrat]

great explanation! defenitely worth my time

[@VBAA2Z]

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[@susilsxzen-ff1zn]

The video was really useful. Thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

you're most welcome!

[@stef_anie777]

Thank you for this! I have successful written the codes to execute my form using the control form button as you illustrated. Then, I also included a clear form macro to clear the contents, so that users could run the exportToWord macro repeatedly using different information. However, I cannot get the exportToWord macro to run again without completely closing out of the excel file and then re-opening. Is there any way to get around this? Some type of loop or call command? Or is there something I need to force closed to be able to do this?

[@dan_draft]

He used auto instancing in Dim WordApp as New Word.Application So your clear contents command did not work. Solution: Declare the WordApp like this Dim WordApp as Word.Application Then write this code before WordApp.Visible =True Set WordApp = New Word.Application I hope this helps. I'm on my phone rn so I cannot test it myself.

[@lilynewmai8314]

Leaning many things from you sir. thanks alot.

[@VBAA2Z]

So nice of you

[@shellynomis7368]

Excellent and professional. thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

You are welcome!

[@salamikuda6459]

Brilliant tutorial. Many thanks

[@VBAA2Z]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melindahitech3369]

Another amazing content! super thanks!

[@VBAA2Z]

Glad you like them!

[@shellyhangshing397]

thank you. Very informative and easy to follow. Keep up good work

[@VBAA2Z]

Thanks, will do!

[@NotSoLittleBro]

Does this work throughout a document? For instance if you have “contract date” in multiple places throughout the document, would it populate all of those fields?

[@VBAA2Z]

you'll need to design the conditions so it appears where it is needed. VBA is flexible

[@bindeeseaks9950]

this is brilliant! many thanks

[@VBAA2Z]

You're very welcome!

[@nAJEEbKhan-um9wo]

Dear VBA.A2Z. you have done a great job, can you make it like to save every letter saves into same document using EXCEL ?????????? Thank you So much for you knowlede sharing.

[@VBAA2Z]

You're most welcome. Will share more examples thank you

[@ekilunewmai7033]

Hi, thank you so much for the video. I am a beginner and I learned so much from your channel

[@InsideMyWall]

Very useful. How to browse a folder or file via Excel VBA, copy the name and paste it in a specified word file??

[@VBAA2Z]

Watch the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3nYdoeca96aqtE

[@lookMy75]

Hi! Do you have any videos on how to create a customize ribbon on Visual Studio for PowerPoint Add-in where I can put different square colors where I click the square color and make it change a shape with that color? Same with a border color and text color?

[@joybyu1231]

Great tutorials.thank you soo much

[@VBAA2Z]

You're very welcome!

[@smallone8795]

Thanks so much I have learnt a lot.

[@VBAA2Z]

You are very welcome

[@rainertorka2082]

thanks all your tutorials are great

[@VBAA2Z]

You are welcome!

[@vanessafontaine5737]

Thank you for this video...all worked perfectly with what I wanted to do with the text portions of my "automated report". But now I have to also automate copying and pasting charts from Excel into specific locations on the same word document. Is this something that can be done with VBA?

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome! May be try something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnrUoIuPrsR2osk

[@manojkumarbehera7434]

Thank you for creating such an amazing content. I really appreciate your works. Understood many things after watching repeatedly.😀

[@VBAA2Z]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@LiangInfinite]

superb, thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

you're most welcome

[@Iqbalsharib4]

Can it be done through python if yes then how?

[@VBAA2Z]

Use python-docx

[@PaulPhoenixRana]

One word...awesome....

[@VBAA2Z]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carinsnell3313]

I created this document minus the export to PDF. When running the macro the word file is opening as read only and will not update. I’m uncertain how to change the set doc = WordApp.Documents.Open([WordPath].text, , True) I’m also getting a VBA 400 error Thank you!

[@VBAA2Z]

try and google this error. This is something to do with your office installation and not the code.

[@rizkifernando1975]

Same problem

[@helarylaurine5077]

Hi, great tutorial! Can this be done using visual studio instead? Thanks.

[@VBAA2Z]

Yes, absolutely

[@VBAA2Z]

please check here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYG2pqmIiNyanpY

[@helarylaurine5077]

@@VBAA2Z thank you so much 👍

[@dk81]

Thank you. Learned a lot from this video. VBA is very powerful programming language for automation.

[@VBAA2Z]

you're welcome. glad to hear that!

[@mercedescostagarcia7575]

Is there a way to add a bullet list of items in a word doc from excel cells? The bookmarks idea would work if the list was always of the same number of items, but what if the number of items changes?

[@VBAA2Z]

Best to record and edit accordingly

[@LoneIcon]

question if i have rows of different person - i can also loop the record, right?

[@ccmckenna]

I'm working on a word form, when filling out, there's already info known and sometime need to input a new info. example, a name and address. i can make a combo box of the ff names and also if not in the selection can type one. then the name is link to another item like address that when one name is selected the address auto-populate on the address item. this is to avoid continuous mistake for someone filing up a form. and also if the name is not on the selection, a a new name can be added and write the address. your help would really be halpful. Thanks!

[@kiloonzjico7953]

Absolutely brilliant

[@VBAA2Z]

thanks!

[@RoyAliKhairan]

Does it require the word document be opened?

[@VBAA2Z]

no it is not

[@AnalyticsInDetails]

Great work done highly appreciated.

[@VBAA2Z]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jusils]

Wowow this is great

[@VBAA2Z]

thanks!

[@jalalkasmani2575]

How can I find a text in header of a doc and return page number using VBA ?

[@VBAA2Z]

try something like this 'wRange.Find here If wRange.Find.Execute = True Then x = wRange.Information(wdActiveEndPageNumber)

[@ningsan1054]

Thanks

[@VBAA2Z]

Welcome

[@pamchamzell4489]

Very useful 👍🏻 thanks for the video

[@VBAA2Z]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marinospohr4676]

Thank you! Nice tutorial.

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome!

[@sandeepgurnani2200]

Is adding bookmarks mandatory to import the excel fields ? Can it be done without adding bookmarks also ?

[@VBAA2Z]

you can add to range as below Set myRange = ActiveDocument.Range(Start:=0, End:=10)

[@andyest8580]

very informative, thanks sir

[@tyanthem3966]

Fast pace, but nice work!

[@VBAA2Z]

Thanks!

[@naveedmohammad9266]

hello i have an error of 5914 my word document is showing me up with read only format only i have used all posibilities to remove protection sheet but still my document is opening in read only format

[@VBAA2Z]

can you share your code?

[@ayushmittal8624]

How to transfer data including tables and paragraphs in different worksheets (having user form containing check boxes, selection button, list etc to choose from) into a single word document at a particular location only under different clauses using vba. For example word document first page is cover sheet having project name client name date , 2nd page is index sheet with clause number and page reference. 3rd page starts with clause 1.0 as introduction. 2 scope of supply and so on. It should take data from excel and paste at particular locations on click of button

[@VBAA2Z]

Check this 2 videos. It'll give you google ides to work with Word Objects and also with word table. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaC3pqxvZ9qVpbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/iILKgKusa9Ole5I Create a dummy table in template word file and write to it. All the best!

[@bnancy3699]

thanks for this helpful tutorial.

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome!

[@evanizboss1927]

What is the trick to reference the same word bookmark multiple times? I tried to use a cross reference, but that doesn't seem to work

[@mahrusalhusen6335]

hey i have problem in error 6124 "You are not allowed to edit this selection because it is protected" do you know to fix this proble?

[@jeffreyrivera2291]

Bro, do you have a tutorial of this from the scratch. You should also explain on how can we add the object library. It's already open on yours

[@VBAA2Z]

Hi Jeffrey, this is from scratch. To add reference simply goto Tools >> References >> [ check ] Microsoft Word *** library >> click on OK

[@dallalstreet1775]

thanks VBA A2Z !! can you make play list for excel word and powerpoint separarely

[@VBAA2Z]

Sure, please check below. PPT: kzbin.info/aero/PLo0aMPtFIFDoSJKFqFpjjUOVvpPvSOag8 Word: kzbin.info/aero/PLo0aMPtFIFDpoFM9Th51ute2796xwPg7J All playlist: kzbin.infoplaylists?view=1

[@Rahul-sn1wn]

Thanks there

[@m.n.953]

thanks for nice explanation/ i have a question pleas / if i need to add a command botton inside the word document or templat and write a code for it that save the document as the NAME lable field (plain text content control), in a specific bath directory, how can i write the code pleas ? can you drope the line code that do this when i click in this command botton.? pleas your answe and thank you in advance.

[@ajayagrawal6334]

Great Video !! Can you make a video to replace images in "Word" using "Excel" along with sizing of those images !!

[@VBAA2Z]

thanks and great suggestion! will share something here or on blog.

[@ajayagrawal6334]

@@VBAA2Z I'll do check the blog out but the video would be great for me & all viewers as well!!

[@daxteoh27]

Hi Pamai, Do you know how to select non-contiguous cells in Word table with VBA?

[@michaelbedano3265]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Really appreciate it. Do you have any mobile application coming from Excel. Looking forward for this tutorial. God bless.

[@VBAA2Z]

Thanks for your note, I am going to cover JS & Office mobile apps integration soon. Do not forget to subscribe for upcoming videos.

[@michaelbedano3265]

@@VBAA2Z yeah I already subscribe to your awesome channel. Is it possible to have a mobile application that is connected to Ms Excel? Looking forward to that. 😊

[@iftaminka2804]

Hello, is it possible for doing the reverse process, that is to export/to link the data from word to excel? the word doc is as same as your lease agreement's sample, thankyou

[@VBAA2Z]

Yes you can. Add reference to Excel Excel Object Library from Word

[@iftaminka2804]

@@VBAA2Z thanks. How if I wanna link data from word to another word file? Maybe I missed your tutorial about this, thanks again

[@farhandeen6341]

Hello, thanks for this wonderful tutorial. Can you please tell me how to program it to be entering these values from a nice UI without opening excel.

[@VBAA2Z]

please check these videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqWe4WgiauKo8U

[@handikawibowo55]

Hi ! I'm having an issue with an error saying 'Run-time error 6124 : You are not allowed to edit this selection because it is protected'. This occurs for the tenant.Text = Range("tenant").Value code. previously this code work properly on office 2019 but error on office 2016

[@VBAA2Z]

When you go to the Developer tab, and click the "Restrict Editing" button it'll to show task pane with protection in current document. Else it is possible you're writing to uneditable region (like the end or beginning of a row).

[@handikawibowo2409]

@@VBAA2Z Thanks for your feedback. I've follow your suggestion and checked on restrict editing, but on formating restriction and editing restriction already on unchecked position. And If else any issue on uneditable region, this code should be error on office 2019 also right?

[@sivaajjapu6205]

How can we add ribbon tabs and user defined groups into that tabs for the application, Is there any reference video available for this??

[@VBAA2Z]

Yes you can please check below link kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6GsY4mOjsaLh6s

[@naveedmohammad9266]

my document is opening in read only format can u please help me

[@VBAA2Z]

set read only parameter to false

[@fabianreurekas9996]

Thank you!

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome! thanks for watching.

[@anooop.143]

I have Problem In doc.ExportAsFixedFormat After imputing ".pdf" in last of That Line. The Flash Window message to Debug Is Not showing and Also Not Creating The File In The Export Output Folder... Reference - 10:30 to 11:10 From Vedio

[@VBAA2Z]

try with static path and see if it works if good with below, it is possible your docpath variable is not returning qualified full path doc.ExportAsFixedFormat "C:\test.pdf"

[@anooop.143]

@@VBAA2Z Now its Showing Compile Error Argument Not Optional By selecting (.Exportasfixedformat)

[@VBAA2Z]

did you add wdExportFormatPDF? doc.ExportAsFixedFormat "C:\test.pdf",wdExportFormatPDF

[@satishacharya7403]

Can we send data from one excel to multiple word documents? Like, if we want same data on different word documents but on different fields.

[@VBAA2Z]

yes create multiple doc objects and replicate referring and write data there

[@lubna3002]

Hi. Thanks a lot But how can i save the file with different name each time without changing it in macros

[@VBAA2Z]

create a template file and open that instead of the code file

[@TheAtinadjb]

I am needing this so bad for work. Can you help me?

[@VBAA2Z]

Please download from here: vbaa2z.blogspot.com/2020/12/you-can-support-vba-a2z-by-simply.html Feel free to post your here if any

[@sachinbhoite7367]

Sir from where can I get this word file ? Of lease agreement

[@giancarloschafloqueguzman9918]

Hi, excellent video How can I do if I have several times that I have to enter the same data, in order not to enter different markers for the same text, I tried to use cross reference but it has not worked

[@VBAA2Z]

If you want to write to same range multiple times without closing the file first get the bookmark range address and keep reusing it by creating bookmarks on runtime. hope it helps.

[@CodeLikeProz-dp8qr]

thank you so much!

[@VBAA2Z]

you're most welcome!

[@ramzamthel8014]

thanks

[@pwestphotography]

Thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome

[@wangniperinmai]

thanks!

[@VBAA2Z]

No problem!

[@faldahendardi5571]

Hi! I have a problem i cant find the reference for microsoft word in my visual basic app, could you please help me with this ?? Thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

This might help : docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/office/troubleshoot/office-developer/automate-word-create-file-using-visual-basic

[@faldahendardi5571]

@@VBAA2Z Thank you!

[@haiyuyue5333]

Hi! When I run the code it prompted that "Run-time error '6124' You are not allowed to edit this selection because it is protected". For the set rng_cdate it runs smoothly, but for the tenant.Text=Range("Tenant").Value and landlord.Text=Range("Landlord").Value it failed. Could u please suggest how can I fix the error?

[@VBAA2Z]

Try ActiveDocument.Unprotect Password:="your password" before running the code

[@tonybarker4240]

Great Tutorial - thank you No matter what I do with the date I cannot get it to copy to the Word Document in the same format My spreadsheet displays as 22 January 2021 but when you view the Word Document it displays as 22/01/2021 Please help

[@VBAA2Z]

have you tried formatting it like below bookmark object? rng_cdate.Text = Format(Range("Contract_Date"), "MMMM dd, yyyy")

[@CezaryDamianRosa]

Hi! Thank you for this tutorial. I am a begginer in VBA. I followed your code. When I run it, I get User-defined type not defined with reference to Sub ExportToWord (). Could you give me a hint what can be wrong? Additionally, I was trying to look for this material to download on your website, but unfortunately it looks missing. Could you refer where I can find it?

[@VBAA2Z]

Ensure word library is referenced.

[@sonisinghsony]

hi sir this is really help full for me thanks for this tutorial but i have one question is their any possibility of automation between Word and publisher

[@VBAA2Z]

Yes, you can

[@sonisingh4556]

@@VBAA2Z plz guide me

[@VBAA2Z]

@@sonisingh4556 May I know what you're trying to achieve?

[@sonisinghsony]

​@@VBAA2Z sir plz make one video on publisher and word automation like if we add any text or image(chart) in publisher its will automatically add in word document

[@naveenkarthik3305]

i am trying to understand, what is the value in this ?

[@VBAA2Z]

which value/?

[@jaivashisth5866]

i have to work on word doc using coding, can anyone help in this.

[@VBAA2Z]

try stackoverflow platform

[@VBAA2Z]

any specific questions, feel free to post here too

[@jaivashisth5866]

@@VBAA2Z yes.. i have to prepare a manual letter in word file, where i need to update the information for particular person, like name ,address, amount at a specific position. i want coding for this.

[@PABhoccungthaydeptrai]

May I get help on file .dotm without password but can not access the code? Tks ad

[@VBAA2Z]

not sure I understand. trying to reset vba password?

[@PABhoccungthaydeptrai]

tks

[@RahulSingh-we9so]

Can we do VBA automation from word to word doc?

[@VBAA2Z]

of course

[@sskfrey]

Could you do it on a Mac?

[@VBAA2Z]

I currently don't own a mac, if you use mac please test it out and let me know

[@VBAA2Z]

it should work

[@sultannurdaulet6592]

It gives me the error saying that my word document is protected and cannot be edited. Anyone who can help?

[@VBAA2Z]

it must be password proected

[@ab_Chitrkatha]

You cannot use bookmarks for data in column 😔😔

[@VBAA2Z]

try this learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/api/word.bookmark.column

[@greenleaffoods3891]

Hi ! I'm having an issue with an error saying 'Compile error : Argument not optional'. This occurs for the doc.ExportAsFixedFormat code. Could you please help me with this ?? Thank you.

[@VBAA2Z]

Hi, ensure you password all mandatory parameters.

[@kchewang8331]

👍👍

[@muthuperumalkonar4874]

Hi, I have 1000 pages in word document In that 1st page has two highlighted word in two different places And I want to highlight rest 999 page at exact the same location ... Can you please share the VBA code for that

[@rizkifernando1975]

My Word didn't change at all

[@VBAA2Z]

make sure the bookmarks are set up also debug line by line and see if it errors

[@Jonesybabie]

The instruction is all over the place as though you forget maybe new people are trying to follow along. You already had windows opened and didn't explain where they came from and why 😑

[@VBAA2Z]

Thanks for visit. Check here for basics on word app - support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/7bcd85e6-2c3d-4c3c-a2a5-5ed8847eae73

[@MAKIN54]

I didn’t liked your way of explaining because because you do all the work yourself. It looks as if you’re talking to yourself.

[@VBAA2Z]

hope you find videos that helps.

[@alializadeh8195]

Thank you...

[@VBAA2Z]

You're welcome!

[@KrusioLikovich]

thank you

[@VBAA2Z]

you're most welcome!