Configure Buttons for macros 1

[Gwynne]

I am working in Word XP and I am creating a toolbar for a group of users. After I create a macro, I want to be able to install a button by which to use the macro. I get a bunch of icons that I can choose from, but I would like to pick ones that are not shown on the list. Does anyone know how I can use ones that I already have and not have to create new ones or use the ones that Word allows? Many thanks for all help.

 

[sdk]

Hi,

I have wondered about this also but decided that a different strategy was best. Users (incl moi) often loose, move, customise, hide toolbars, and therefore there is the risk of your command being lost (unless on a unique toolbar for easy recovery). I put mine in one of the dropdown menus - they are usually less 'managed' by users & therefore more stable, IMHO.

Cheers

Steve

(I'll still be watching to see a solution though!)

 

[combo]

This piece of code creates non-customizable toolbar with down-arrow icon (there are hundreds in office package):
[tt]Dim tBar As CommandBar, cBtn As CommandBarButton
Set tBar = CommandBars.Add(Name:="theToolbar", Temporary:=True)
tBar.Protection = msoBarNoCustomize
Set cBtn = tBar.Controls.Add(Type:=msoControlButton, Temporary:=True)
With cBtn
.Caption = "do something"
.FaceId = 135
End With
tBar.Visible = True[/tt]

combo

 

[PWD]

You can also experiment with just plain old pasting an image or picture on to the button. Looks quite neat sometimes.

Des.