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  1. Feb 9th, 2006, 02:36 PM #1
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    Open Excel Document With VB

    Here's what I'd like to do.

    I'd like to put a command button on my VB form that says "View File" or something to that effect. When the user clicks that button all I want it to do is open up a specified file in Excel.

    Basically, the button would just function as a shortcut to the Excel file. The file would open in Excel as well. All VB does is open it.

    Simple huh?

    I know I'll need "App.Path" in there somewhere because that's where I'll store the file, I'm just not sure how to open it.
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    Re: Open Excel Document With VB

    This FAQ thread has the answer:
    http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=348138

    You just need to use the path to your file in the appropriate place.
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