Preview Not Available Through Application.FileDialog(msoFileDialogOpen)

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Robert Colfin

In Word 2003, the File Open dialog offers the ability to view a Preview
of the file in a panel that is on the right. I can't seem to get this
using VBA or an addin. Instead I get a 'Preview not available.'
message.

Example:
Dim dlgFile As FileDialog
Set dlgFile = Application.FileDialog(msoFileDialogOpen)
dlgFile.Show

One way to get it to work, open up one of the Documents contained in
the directory in question, and go to Properties and under Summary you
check the 'Save preview picture' box. However, I still prefer not
having to do this as a normal File -> Open does not require it and is
easier to read.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

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