Open a Word document

[jl39775]

I am trying to open a help document, that is a MS Word document, from a command button on an Access form. Is there a macro action that will open a MS Word document? If not, can some point me in the right direction.

Thanks,

James

 

[Travis]

Why do this to yourself. Microsoft has a Help File Compiler you can download for free. You already have done 3/4 of the battle, you have a help file. Why not use the compiler to make a help file that you can use simply by pressing F1 (Windows Standard).

 

[jl39775]

Travis,

Do you have a url to the help file compiler?

James

 

[Travis]

No, (not handy anyway)

But just go to Microsofts website and do a search on "Help File Compiler" it should come up. (Thats how I got it).

 

[Oldsoftboss]

Thought this idea was terrific, but searched the microsoft site for several hours to no avail. Anyone help?
Dave.

 

[Fizzio]

Try these for starters - I read the thread and thought "Good Idea"
http://support.microsoft.com/download/support/mslfiles/hcwsetup.exe or http://www.ec-software.com/reshelp.htm http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/off2000/html/achowAttachFileFormReportControlS.asp

hth