Application.NewDocument event (Word)
Occurs when a new document is created.
Note
If you are working with a document embedded within another document, this event will not occur.
Syntax
Private Sub Application _NewDocument(ByVal Doc As Document)
expression A variable that represents an Application object that has been declared with events in a class module.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doc | Required | Document | The new document. |
Remarks
For more information about using events with the Application object, see Using events with the Application object.
Example
This example asks the user whether to save all other open documents when a new document is created. This code must be placed in a class module, and an instance of the class must be correctly initialized to see this example work; see Using events with the Application object for directions on how to accomplish this.
Public WithEvents appWord as Word.Application
Private Sub appWord_NewDocument(ByVal Doc As Document)
Dim intResponse As Integer
Dim strName As String
Dim docLoop As Document
intResponse = MsgBox("Save all other documents?", vbYesNo)
If intResponse = vbYes Then
strName = ActiveDocument.Name
For Each docLoop In Documents
With docLoop
If .Name <> strName Then
.Save
End If
End With
Next docLoop
End If
End Sub
See also
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