gmcfad Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Trying to open MSWord with a specific document. I've tried both of the solutions below and all I get are the errors: $sWordFile = "C:\Users\gm185170\Desktop\Daily.doc" FileChangeDir ("C:\Users\gm185170\Desktop") Run("C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\Winword.exe " & $sWordFile) ERROR: Sorry, we couldn't find your file. Was it moved, renamed, or deleted? (C:\Users\gm185170\Desktop\Daily.doc) Run(@ComSpec & ' /c Start "" "' & @MyDocumentsDir & '\Daily.doc"', @SystemDir, @SW_HIDE) ERROR: 'Windows cannot find 'C:\users\gm185170\Documents\Daily.doc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. I have multiple copies of the doc file on both my desktop and in my documents dir.... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators JLogan3o13 Posted November 3, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 3, 2017 @gmcfad welcome to the forum. Try something like this: ShellExecute(@MyDocumentsDir & "\Daily.doc") It works well when I place a file named Daily in that directory. If that does not work for you, it is something specific to your system. You'll need to confirm Word is set to open .doc files by default. As an aside, once you get past this hurdle, if you are looking to manipulate the Word document after opening, have a look at the _Word* functions in the help file. "Profanity is the last vestige of the feeble mind. For the man who cannot express himself forcibly through intellect must do so through shock and awe" - Spencer W. Kimball How to get your question answered on this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcfad Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Tried you recommendation - received the same error: 'Windows cannot find 'C:\users\gm185170\Documents\Daily.doc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. Verified that Word is default prog for .doc file types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Did you verify that the file really exists in this Directory? Is it a .doc or a .docx file? My UDFs and Tutorials: Spoiler UDFs:Active Directory (NEW 2022-02-19 - Version 1.6.1.0) - Download - General Help & Support - Example Scripts - WikiExcelChart (2017-07-21 - Version 0.4.0.1) - Download - General Help & Support - Example ScriptsOutlookEX (2021-11-16 - Version 1.7.0.0) - Download - General Help & Support - Example Scripts - WikiOutlookEX_GUI (2021-04-13 - Version 1.4.0.0) - DownloadOutlook Tools (2019-07-22 - Version 0.6.0.0) - Download - General Help & Support - WikiPowerPoint (2021-08-31 - Version 1.5.0.0) - Download - General Help & Support - Example Scripts - WikiTask Scheduler (NEW 2022-07-28 - Version 1.6.0.1) - Download - General Help & Support - Wiki Standard UDFs:Excel - Example Scripts - WikiWord - Wiki Tutorials:ADO - WikiWebDriver - Wiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcfad Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Major DUH! moment....HA! HA! The file name is Daily.doc.docx.........my bad. )-: And the shellexecute works fine. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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