WD97: Run-time Error Getting Document Properties from Template

 Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
Article ID: Q166498
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to obtain document properties from a template using the Visual Basic for Applications MacroContainer Object, the following error occurs: 

   Run-time error '483': Object doesn't support this property or method.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the template in which this macro is stored is included as a global add-in.

Example:

The following sample Visual Basic for Applications macro will run successfully if the template is first opened in Word. However, this same macro will produce the run-time error message if the template in which it is located is included as a global add-in: 

   Sub GetKeywords()
      MsgBox MacroContainer.BuiltInDocumentProperties(wdPropertyKeywords)
   End Sub
Microsoft provides examples of Visual Basic for Applications procedures for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The Visual Basic procedures in this article are provided 'as is' and Microsoft does not guarantee that they can be used in all situations. While Microsoft support engineers can help explain the functionality of a particular macro, they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality, nor will they help you construct macros to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to consult one of the Microsoft Solution Providers. Solution Providers offer a wide range of fee-based services, including creating custom macros. For more information about Microsoft Solution Providers, call Microsoft Customer Information Service at (800) 426-9400.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To see the list of global add-ins, click Templates And Add-Ins on the Tools menu. To add a template to the list of global add-ins, click the Add button in the Templates And Add-ins dialog box.

Additional query words: 8.0 8.0 vb vba vbe
Keywords : kberrmsg kbprg kbwordvba word8 word97
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug

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Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
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