FileNew

Syntax

FileNew [.Template = text] [, .NewTemplate = number]

Remarks

Creates a new document or template based on the template you specify, or runs a wizard. The arguments for the FileNew statement correspond to the options in the New dialog box (File menu).

Argument

Explanation

.Template

The name of the template or document on which to base the new document or template, or the name of the wizard to run

.NewTemplate

Specifies whether to create a new document or a new template:

0 (zero) or omitted Create a new document

1 Create a new template


Examples

These examples create a new document based on a memo template. In Windows, the .DOT filename extension is optional — you can specify either "MEMO1" or "MEMO1.DOT."


FileNew .Template = "MEMO1"        'Windows
FileNew .Template = "MEMO 1"        'Macintosh

The following examples create a new template based on the existing Letter3 template:


FileNew .NewTemplate = 1, .Template = "LETTER3.DOT"    'Windows
FileNew .NewTemplate = 1, .Template = "LETTER 3"        'Macintosh

The following examples run the Resume wizard:


FileNew .Template = "RESUME.WIZ"            'Windows
FileNew .Template = "RESUME WIZARD"        'Macintosh

See Also

FileNewDefault, FileOpen