Requests that an OLE object perform one of its available verbs — the actions an OLE object takes to activate its contents. Each OLE object supports a set of verbs that pertain to that object.
Syntax
expression.DoVerb(VerbIndex)
expression Required. An expression that returns an OLEFormat object.
VerbIndex Optional Variant. The verb that the OLE object should perform. If this argument is omitted, the default verb is sent. If the OLE object does not support the requested verb, an error will occur. Can be one of the WdOLEVerb constants.
| Constant | Description |
|---|---|
| wdOLEVerbPrimary | Performs the verb that is invoked when the user double-clicks the object. |
| wdOLEVerbShow | Shows the object to the user for editing or viewing. Use it to show a newly inserted object for initial editing. |
| wdOLEVerbOpen | Opens the object in a separate window. |
| wdOLEVerbHide | Removes the object's user interface from view. |
| wdOLEVerbUIActivate | Activates the object in place and displays any user-interface tools that the object needs, such as menus or toolbars. |
| wdOLEVerbInPlaceActivate | Runs the object and installs its window, but doesn't install any user-interface tools. |
| wdOLEVerbDiscardUndoState | Forces the object to discard any undo state that it might be maintaining; note that the object remains active, however. |