Tasks.Exists Method (Word)
Determines whether the specified task exists. Returns True if the task exists.
Syntax
expression .Exists(Name)
expression A variable that represents a Tasks collection.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
---|---|---|---|
Name |
Required |
String |
The name of the task. |
Return Value
Boolean
Example
This example determines whether the Windows Calculator program is running (if the task exists). If Calculator isn't running, the Shell statement starts it. If Calculator is running, the application is activated.
If Tasks.Exists("Calculator") = False Then
Shell "Calc.exe"
Else
Tasks("Calculator").Activate
End If
Tasks("Calculator").WindowState = wdWindowStateNormal