find the default file path in word

[Paul B]

I can use this in excel to find the default file path but it crashes in
word, how would I do it in word

MsgBox Application.DefaultFilePath


Thanks
Paul B

 

[Charles Kenyon]

Application.Options.DefaultFilePath(wdDocumentsPath)
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[Paul B]

Charles, that did it!

Thanks

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Application.Options.DefaultFilePath(wdDocumentsPath)
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[Jezebel]

Word has lots of default file paths. You get to them via

Application.Options.DefaultFilePath

But you need to supply an argument for the path you want, eg

Application.Options.DefaultFilePath(wdDocumentsPath)


FYI, that's not "crashing" -- it's a simple error.