[FAQ's: OD] How do I read/write to a document?

[RobDog888]

The methods of access to a Word document is done via the Document's .Content property, .Bookmark, .Section, .Page and .Paragraph objects. Also, the global object - Application.Selection.

Here's a couple of basic examples...

Word 2003 VB 6 Code Example (Read):

Option Explicit
 
Private Sub ReadStuff()
    
    Dim oApp As Word.Application
    Dim oDoc As Word.Document
    
    Set oApp = New Word.Application
    'Open an exisiting document
    Set oDoc = oApp.Documents.Open("C:\Document1.doc")
    oDoc.Activate
 
    'Multi-Line Textbox or RichTextBox control
    Form1.Text1.Text oDoc.Content
    oDoc.Close SaveChanges:=False
    Set oDoc = Nothing
    oApp.Quit
    Set oApp = Nothing
    
End Sub