Splash Screen in Word

[stsuing]

How do I show a splash screen first thing in word.I want give my data connections and forms couple seconds to connect and not look like the computers locked up.

I need to know the objects to put the load, show, and hide methods.

Thanks

 

[dsi]

Use the Autpen macro to initiate your form, do your connection procedure, and close the form.

Sub Autpen()

UserForm1.Show

'Your Connection Commands

UserForm1.Hide

End Sub