trouble finding object to use

[Wazooli]

Which object controls the ability to type in either the formula bar or
directly in a cell? Specifically, how can I get the text selection so I can
superscript or subscript it? As an example, instead of H2O, I would like the
2 to be subscripted. I know how to do this via format cells, but I would
like to do it in code so I can assign a toolbar button to it.

wazooli

 

[Tom Ogilvy]

Macros don't run when you are in Edit mode. At least not in anyway that
they can be used to subscript the current character you are entering.

Whether you can enter a formula directly in a cell is controlled in
Tools=>Options=>Edit tab.

 

[Wazooli]

Right, I got all of that. Basically, lets say I am typing along, and as part
of what I am typing, the characters I enter are "dH2O". I want a sub that
will find the string "dH2O", and subscript the 2. If this could happen while
I was typing, all the better. I realize that all I would really have to do
is go back over the 2 after I have finished typing, go to 'format cells...',
and change the selected text to subscript, but hey - it's a learning process
for me, and a matter of curiousity to see how it's done.

wazooli

 

[Wazooli]

Actually, maybe I'm being to difficult about this. What I really want is to
replicate the subscript button from Word. That way, I can subscript whatever
text might be selected in the cell. Does that make it clearer?

 

[Tom Ogilvy]

You do rich text formatting with the Characters object.

You can turn on the macro recorder and then do it manually. This will give
you the basic code you need.