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Reset document char count.
Hi,
I would like to reset the character count property of a Word document to subtract any text that was in the document when it was opened. For example, a document has 200 characters in it, then a typist types 125 characters into the document and saves it. I would like the document properties to only register the 125 characters that were actually typed. Is there a way to write a macro or vb to do this? Thanks Brian |
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Reset document char count.
Hi Brian
The information shown at File Properties Statistics shows the character count. Word generates this whenever you view that dialog box. You can't control what it displays. You could write a macro that runs when the file is opened, stores the character count at that moment, and then another that runs when the document and stores the character count at that moment. And you could display the difference somewhere. The real problem is that the user might (indeed, should!) save frequently. So the count of characters added between saves might not provide useful information. Hope this helps. Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP. http://www.shaunakelly.com/word "BGause" wrote in message ... Hi, I would like to reset the character count property of a Word document to subtract any text that was in the document when it was opened. For example, a document has 200 characters in it, then a typist types 125 characters into the document and saves it. I would like the document properties to only register the 125 characters that were actually typed. Is there a way to write a macro or vb to do this? Thanks Brian |
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