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Global.BuildKeyCode Method

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Returns a unique number for the specified key combination.

Syntax

expression.BuildKeyCode(Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, Arg4)

expression   A variable that represents a Global object. Optional.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
Arg1 Required WdKey A key you specify by using one of the WdKey constants.
Arg2 Optional WdKey A key you specify by using one of the WdKey constants.
Arg3 Optional WdKey A key you specify by using one of the WdKey constants.
Arg4 Optional WdKey A key you specify by using one of the WdKey constants.

Example

This example assigns the ALT + F1 key combination to the Organizer command.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  CustomizationContext = NormalTemplate
KeyBindings.Add KeyCode:=BuildKeyCode(Arg1:=wdKeyAlt, _
    Arg2:=wdKeyF1), KeyCategory:=wdKeyCategoryCommand, _
    Command:="Organizer"

This example removes the ALT+F1 key assignment from the Normal template.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  CustomizationContext = NormalTemplate
FindKey(BuildKeyCode(Arg1:=wdKeyAlt, Arg2:=wdKeyF1)).Clear

This example displays the command assigned to the F1 key.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  CustomizationContext = NormalTemplate
MsgBox FindKey(BuildKeyCode(Arg1:=wdKeyF1)).Command

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