WD97: Visual Basic for Applications Command for Copying Files

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word, the Visual Basic for Applications FileCopy command allows a specified file to be copied to another directory location. The syntax and function of this command are similar to those of the MS-DOS Copy command.

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The following macro copies the Test.doc file from the C:\Winword directory to the C:\Backup directory. This example provides an error trap which alerts you when you need to take corrective steps to complete the operation.

   Sub FileCopyExample()
      On Error Resume Next
      FileCopy "C:\My Documents\Test.doc", "C:\Backup"
      If Err > 0 Then MsgBox Err.Description
   End Sub

Unlike the Wordbasic CopyFile command, if a file of the same name already exists in the target directory, Word for Windows will not display a message asking if you want to replace the existing file.

For more information about the FileCopy command, while in the Visual Basic for Applications Editor, click the Office Assistant, type "FileCopy," click Search, and then click to view "FileCopy Statement."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If Microsoft Visual Basic Help is not installed on your computer, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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