WD97: How to Find Out Which Macro Is Assigned to a Menu Command

ID: Q197410

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SUMMARY

When you open a menu and choose a command, Word does not tell you which macro or Word command is assigned to that command. This article explains how to return the name of the macro assigned to a custom menu or toolbar command.

MORE INFORMATION

To return the name of the macro assigned to a custom menu or toolbar command, use the OnAction Property as in the following sample macro:

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   Sub GetMacroCommandAssignment()
      For Each cb In CommandBars("AutoText").Controls
         On Error Resume Next
         MsgBox cb.OnAction
      Next cb
   End Sub

NOTE: You cannot return command assignments for built-in menu or toolbar commands.

For additional information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q163435 VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications

For more information about the OnAction Property, from the Visual Basic for Applications Editor, click the Office Assistant, type OnAction, click Search, and then click to view "OnAction Property."

NOTE: If the Assistant is hidden, click the Office Assistant button on the Standard toolbar. If the Assistant is not able to answer your query, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q176476 OFF: Office Assistant Not Answering Visual Basic Questions

Additional query words: 8.0 8.00

Keywords : kbmacro kbmacroexample word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto