WD: WordBasic Examples: Magnifier, Magnifier()

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c
• Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a
• Word for the Macintosh, versions 6.0, 6.0.1

SUMMARY

This article contains a sample macro that demonstrates the use of the following WordBasic statements or functions:

   Magnifier

   Magnifier()

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Magnifier()

Syntax:

Magnifier [On] Magnifier()

Example:

This sample macro switches between the standard mouse pointer and a pointer resembling a magnifying glass in print preview.

   Sub MAIN
      If FilePrintPreview() - 0 Then
         MsgBox "Switch to Print Preview to toggle the Magnifier."
      Else
         'Toggle the magnifying glass
         Magnifier
         'Display a message informing of the mouse pointer display mode
         If Magnifier() - 0 Then
            MsgBox "The mouse pointer is the standard pointer."
         Else
            MsgBox "The mouse pointer is a magnifying glass."
         EndIf
      EndIf
   End Sub