I keep a Word table that tracks ongoing project information. The table
rows consists of "add to monthly", "initiative/project", "date" and
"note" I use alternate coloring to make the table easier to read. In
the "add to monthly" cell I have a check box, if checked I add this row
to the monthly report and/or the bi-weekly project meetings. I would
like to automate the following processes.

1. Have a button to create a new item that would
a. add new row to end of table
b. insert a checkbox in the first cell
c. Choose color a or b
d. add the current date to the "date" cell (this date should not
change once entered)

2. When I check the rows to be added to the monthly report, have a
process that extracts the checked rows to a new document.

Thank you

I keep a Word table that tracks ongoing project information. The table
rows consists of "add to monthly", "initiative/project", "date" and
"note" I use alternate coloring to make the table easier to read. In
the "add to monthly" cell I have a check box, if checked I add this row
to the monthly report and/or the bi-weekly project meetings. I would
like to automate the following processes.

1. Have a button to create a new item that would
a. add new row to end of table
b. insert a checkbox in the first cell
c. Choose color a or b
d. add the current date to the "date" cell (this date should not
change once entered)

2. When I check the rows to be added to the monthly report, have a
process that extracts the checked rows to a new document.

Macros are supported in the various word.vba newsgroups. Choose the group
most appropriate to your problem and level of macro skills. To get you
started, record the basic steps for (1) in a macro and copy this into
your message. This will give those who will *help you write your own
macro* an idea of what it is you want (type of checkbox you mean, where
the color is coming from, etc.).

Cindy Meister
INTER-Solutions, Switzerland
http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 8 2004)
http://www.word.mvps.org

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