Application Properties (Word)

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03/05/2016

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Properties

Name	Description
ActiveDocument	Returns a Document object that represents the active document (the document with the focus). If there are no documents open, an error occurs. Read-only.
ActiveEncryptionSession	Returns a Long that represents the encryption session associated with the active document. Read-only.
ActivePrinter	Returns or sets the name of the active printer. Read/write String.
ActiveProtectedViewWindow	Returns a ProtectedViewWindow object that represents the active protected view window. Read-only.
ActiveWindow	Returns a Window object that represents the active window (the window with the focus). If there are no windows open, an error occurs. Read-only.
AddIns	Returns an AddIns collection that represents all available add-ins, regardless of whether they're currently loaded. Read-only.
Application	Returns an Application object that represents the Microsoft Word application.
ArbitraryXMLSupportAvailable	Returns a Boolean that represents whether Microsoft Word accepts custom XML schemas. True indicates that Word accepts custom XML schemas.
Assistance	Returns an Assistance object that represents the Microsoft Office Help Viewer. Read-only.
AutoCaptions	Returns an AutoCaptions collection that represents the captions that are automatically added when items such as tables and pictures are inserted into a document. Read-only.
AutoCorrect	Returns an AutoCorrect object that contains the current AutoCorrect options, entries, and exceptions. Read-only.
AutoCorrectEmail	Returns an AutoCorrect object that represents automatic corrections made to e-mail messages.
AutomationSecurity	Returns or sets an MsoAutomationSecurity constant that represents the security setting Microsoft Word uses when programmatically opening files. .
BackgroundPrintingStatus	Returns the number of print jobs in the background printing queue. Read-only Long.
BackgroundSavingStatus	Returns the number of files queued up to be saved in the background. Read-only Long.
Bibliography	Returns a Bibliography object that represents the bibliography references sources stored in Microsoft Word. Read-only.
BrowseExtraFileTypes	Set this property to "text/html" to allow hyperlinked HTML files to be opened in Microsoft Word (instead of the default Internet browser). Read/write String.
Browser	Returns a Browser object that represents the Select Browse Object tool on the vertical scroll bar. Read-only.
Build	Returns the version and build number of the Word application. Read-only String.
CapsLock	True if the CAPS LOCK key is turned on. Read-only Boolean.
Caption	Returns or sets the text displayed in the Title bar of the application window. Read/write String.
CaptionLabels	Returns a CaptionLabels collection that represents all the available caption labels. Read-only.
ChartDataPointTrack	Returns or sets a Boolean that specifies whether charts use cell-reference data-point tracking. Read-write.
CheckLanguage	True if Microsoft Word automatically detects the language you are using as you type. Read/write Boolean.
COMAddIns	Returns a reference to the COMAddIns collection that represents all the Component Object Model (COM) add-ins currently loaded in Microsoft Word.
CommandBars	Returns a CommandBars collection that represents the menu bar and all the toolbars in Microsoft Word.
Creator	Returns a 32-bit integer that indicates the application in which the specified object was created. Read-only Long.
CustomDictionaries	Returns a Dictionaries object that represents the collection of active custom dictionaries. Read-only.
CustomizationContext	Returns or sets a Template or Document object that represents the template or document in which changes to menu bars, toolbars, and key bindings are stored. Read/write.
DefaultLegalBlackline	True for Microsoft Word to compare and merge documents using the Legal blackline option in the Compare and Merge Documents dialog box. Read/write Boolean.
DefaultSaveFormat	Returns or sets the default format that will appear in the Save as type box in the Save As dialog box. Read/write String.
DefaultTableSeparator	Returns or sets the single character used to separate text into cells when text is converted to a table. Read/write String.
Dialogs	Returns a Dialogs collection that represents all the built-in dialog boxes in Word.Read-only.
DisplayAlerts	Returns or sets the way certain alerts and messages are handled while a macro is running. Read/write WdAlertLevel.
DisplayAutoCompleteTips	True if Word displays tips that suggest text for completing words, dates, or phrases as you type. Read/write Boolean.
DisplayDocumentInformationPanel	Returns or sets a Boolean that represents whether the document properties panel is displayed. Read/write.
DisplayRecentFiles	True if the names of recently used files are displayed on the File menu. Read/write Boolean.
DisplayScreenTips	True if comments, footnotes, endnotes, and hyperlinks are displayed as tips. Text marked as having comments is highlighted. Read/write Boolean.
DisplayScrollBars	True if Word displays a scroll bar in at least one document window. False if there are no scroll bars displayed in any window. Read/write Boolean.
Documents	Returns a Documents collection that represents all the open documents. Read-only.
DontResetInsertionPointProperties	Returns or sets a Boolean that represents whether Microsoft Word maintains the formatting properties of the text at that position of the Insertion Point after running other code. Read/write.
EmailOptions	Returns an EmailOptions object that represents the global preferences for e-mail authoring. Read-only.
EmailTemplate	Returns or sets a String that represents the document template to use when sending e-mail messages. Read/write.
EnableCancelKey	Returns or sets the way that Word handles CTRL+BREAK user interruptions. Read/write WdEnableCancelKey.
FeatureInstall	Returns or sets how Microsoft Word handles calls to methods and properties that require features not yet installed. Read/write MsoFeatureInstall.
FileConverters	Returns a FileConverters collection that represents all the file converters available to Microsoft Word. Read-only.
FileDialog	Returns a FileDialog object which represents a single instance of a file dialog box.
FileValidation	Returns or sets how Word will validate files before opening them. Read/write MsoFileValidationMode.
FindKey	Returns a KeyBinding object that represents the specified key combination. Read-only.
FocusInMailHeader	True if the insertion point is in an e-mail header field (the To: field, for example). Read-only Boolean.
FontNames	Returns a FontNames object that includes the names of all the available fonts. Read-only.
HangulHanjaDictionaries	Returns a HangulHanjaConversionDictionaries collection that represents all the active custom conversion dictionaries.
Height	Returns or sets the height of the active document window in pixels. Read/write Long.
International	Returns information about the current country/region and international settings. Read-only Variant.
IsObjectValid	True if the specified variable that references an object is valid. Read-only Boolean.
IsSandboxed	True if the application window is a protected view window. Read-only.
KeyBindings	Returns a KeyBindings collection that represents customized key assignments, which include a key code, a key category, and a command.
KeysBoundTo	Returns a KeysBoundTo object that represents all the key combinations assigned to the specified item.
LandscapeFontNames	Returns a FontNames object that includes the names of all the available landscape fonts.
Language	Returns an MsoLanguageID constant that represents the language selected for the Microsoft Word user interface.
Languages	Returns a Languages collection that represents the proofing languages listed in the Language dialog box.
LanguageSettings	Returns a LanguageSettings object, which contains information about the language settings in Microsoft Word.
Left	Returns or sets a Long that represents the horizontal position of the active document, measured in points. Read/write.
ListGalleries	Returns a ListGalleries collection that represents the three list template galleries. .
MacroContainer	Returns a Template or Document object that represents the template or document in which the module that contains the running procedure is stored.
MailingLabel	Returns a MailingLabel object that represents a mailing label.
MailMessage	Returns a MailMessage object that represents the active e-mail message.
MailSystem	Returns the mail system (or systems) installed on the host computer. Read-only WdMailSystem.
MAPIAvailable	True if MAPI is installed. Read-only Boolean.
MathCoprocessorAvailable	True if a math coprocessor is installed and available to Microsoft Word. Read-only Boolean.
MouseAvailable	True if there is a mouse available for the system. Read-only Boolean.
Name	Returns the name of the specified object. Read-only String.
NewDocument	Returns a NewFile object that represents a document listed on the New tab.
NormalTemplate	Returns a Template object that represents the Normal template.
NumLock	Returns the state of the NUM LOCK key. True if the keys on the numeric keypad insert numbers, False if the keys move the insertion point. Read-only Boolean.
OMathAutoCorrect	Returns an OMathAutoCorrect object that represents the auto correct entries for equations. Read-only.
OpenAttachmentsInFullScreen	Returns or sets a Boolean that represents whether Microsoft Word opens e-mail attachments in Reading mode. Read/write.
Options	Returns an Options object that represents application settings in Microsoft Word.
Parent	Returns an Object that represents the parent object of the specified Application object.
Path	Returns the disk or Web path to the specified object. Read-only String.
PathSeparator	Returns the character used to separate folder names. This property returns a backslash (\). Read-only String.
PickerDialog	Returns a PickerDialog object that provides the functionality to select people or data in a dialog box. Read-only.
PortraitFontNames	Returns a FontNames object that includes the names of all the available portrait fonts.
PrintPreview	True if print preview is the current view. Read/write Boolean.
ProtectedViewWindows	Returns a ProtectedViewWindows collection that represents all protected view windows. Read-only.
RecentFiles	Returns a RecentFiles collection that represents the most recently accessed files.
RestrictLinkedStyles	Returns or sets a Boolean that represents whether Microsoft Word allows linked styles. Read/write.
ScreenUpdating	True if screen updating is turned on. Read/write Boolean.
Selection	Returns the Selection object that represents a selected range or the insertion point. Read-only.
ShowAnimation	This object or member is deprecated and is not intended to be used in your code.
ShowStartupDialog	True to display the Task Pane when starting Microsoft Word. Read/write Boolean.
ShowStylePreviews	Returns or sets a Boolean that represents whether Microsoft Word shows a preview of the formatting for styles in the Styles dialog box. Read/write.
ShowVisualBasicEditor	True if the Visual Basic Editor window is visible. Read/write Boolean.
SmartArtColors	Returns a SmartArtColors object that represents the set of color styles that are currently loaded in the application. Read-only.
SmartArtLayouts	Returns a SmartArtLayouts object that represents the set of SmartArt layouts that are currently loaded in the application. Read-only.
SmartArtQuickStyles	Returns a SmartArtQuickStyles object that represents the set of SmartArt styles that are currently loaded in the application. Read-only.
SpecialMode	True if Microsoft Word is in a special mode (for example, CopyText mode, or MoveText mode). Read-only Boolean.
StartupPath	Returns or sets the complete path of the startup folder, excluding the final separator. Read/write String.
StatusBar	This property is no longer supported in Microsoft Word Visual Basic for Applications.
SynonymInfo	Returns a SynonymInfo object that contains information from the thesaurus on synonyms, antonyms, or related words and expressions for the specified word or phrase.
System	Returns a System object, which can be used to return system-related information and perform system-related tasks.
TaskPanes	Returns a TaskPanes collection that represents the most commonly performed tasks in Microsoft Word.
Tasks	Returns a Tasks collection that represents all the applications that are running.
Templates	Returns a Templates collection that represents all the available templates—global templates and those attached to open documents.
Top	Returns or sets the vertical position of the active document. Read/write Long.
UndoRecord	Returns an UndoRecord object that provides a custom entry point into the undo stack. Read-only.
UsableHeight	Returns the maximum height (in points) to which you can set the height of a Microsoft Word document window. Read-only Long.
UsableWidth	Returns the maximum width (in points) to which you can set the width of a Microsoft Word document window. Read-only Long.
UserAddress	Returns or sets the user's mailing address. Read/write String.
UserControl	True if the document or application was created or opened by the user. Read-only Boolean.
UserInitials	Returns or sets the user's initials, which Microsoft Word uses to construct comment marks. Read/write String.
UserName	Returns or sets the user's name, which is used on envelopes and for the Author document property. Read/write String.
VBE	Returns a VBE object that represents the Visual Basic Editor.
Version	Returns the Microsoft Word version number. Read-only String.
Visible	True if the specified object is visible. Read/write Boolean.
Width	Returns or sets the width of the application window, in points. Read/write Long.
Windows	Returns a Windows collection that represents all document windows. Read-only.
WindowState	Returns or sets the state of the specified document window or task window. Read/write WdWindowState.
WordBasic	Returns an automation object (Word.Basic) that includes methods for all the WordBasic statements and functions available in Word version 6.0 and Word for Windows 95. Read-only.
XMLNamespaces	Returns an XMLNamespaces collection that represents the XML schemas in the Schema Library.

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