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    Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    hi guys! how can make the 'Save as' dialog box appear using macro. Any inputs will be greatly appreciated.

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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    In which app? Do you just need to save the workbook or document or save a custom file?
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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    in which app? to any MS office...save? i want the 'Save as' dialog box appear in order for the user to specify his/her own filename and for his/her convient also.

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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    But which office app are you using as they have different methods in each.
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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    excel and word.

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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    Excel:

    VB Code:
    1. Application.GetSaveAsFilename(...
    And for Word:

    VB Code:
    1. Application.Dialogs(wdDialogFileSaveAs).Show
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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    thanks for that!!!!

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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    wait..i have problem with the dialog box in my excel app..why is it when i save it, say for example in my document, why is it i can find it there..maybe i think the file isn't actually save..can you give me the full syntax for that? currently i have the code below.
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    1. Application.GetSaveAsFilename (ThisWorkbook.Name)
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    Re: Make 'Save as' dialog box appear

    Heres all the arguments filled in.
    VB Code:
    1. Application.GetSaveAsFilename InitialFileName:=ThisWorkbook.Name, FileFilter:="Excel Workbooks (*.xls),*.xls", FilterIndex:=1, Title:="SaveAs Dialog Example"
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