How to open Word with javascript

**Base** · Aug 22nd, 2001, 03:04 AM

Hello,

The problem is I want to open word(multiple sessions if possible) with javascript, I know it possible using VB-script.

Is there any one whoe can help me?

Thanks

**sail3005** · Aug 22nd, 2001, 05:44 PM

it's not possible with javascript. you can't open programs.

scoutt · Aug 22nd, 2001, 05:57 PM

don't think it is possible.

**Base** · Aug 23rd, 2001, 01:28 AM

Oh,

but aren't there some tricks to create a word documtent and then not open it but showing a link to the newly created file?

**Inhumanoid** · Aug 23rd, 2001, 02:55 AM

You can open multiple word docs which reside on the server (not sure if this is what you want (they can be the same docs or different ones). But this just opens them:

Code:

<html>
<head>
<script language="javascript">
function openDocs(){
 for(var i=0;i<3;i++)
   window.open('word'+i+'.doc','_new');
}
</script>
</head>
<body onLoad="openDocs();">
blablabla
</body>
</html>

**Base** · Aug 23rd, 2001, 05:29 AM

Thanks, that about what I had in mind.

**sail3005** · Aug 23rd, 2001, 11:50 AM

i think that will pop open a file download box for the user though.

**Base** · Aug 24th, 2001, 01:20 AM

That's fine too. Makes it easier for the mightbe users I think.

**sail3005** · Aug 24th, 2001, 10:42 AM

Well, actually if they have microsoft word, or another program associated with .doc files, then it will open microsoft word, so, hey, that might get done what you want to accomplish

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