Select a Textbox and hide

**t0m46** · 09-06-2010, 01:19 PM

Hey all,

I am new to Word programming but have done a bit in Excel. I want to know how to select a textbox. not a form control or activeX textbox a standard word textbox. in excel i would simply use textbox1.select but this doesnt seam to work in Word as i cant find out any properties on the textbox.

also once you have selected the textbox can you hide and show it? again in excel i would use textbox1.visible = false/true but i cant get it to work

can this be done in word?

Thanks

**t0m46** · 09-10-2010, 12:02 PM

Hey all,

Have found the solution. Word saves them as a Shape, not a Text Box.

This is the code I have used.

Code:

ActiveDocument.Shapes("AutoShape 2").Visible = msoTrue

the problem I am still finiding though is that everytime I reopen Word the Shape Number Changes. Dont know why, is Annoying.

Have decided to do it in Excel now anyway, its better!!

Thanks

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