What is "DlgText$" & how do I translate it to VBA

[BobTheElder]

I'm attempting to convert some old Word macros and I've run into several
terms beginning with Dlg... that I'd like to convert to VBA. The macros still
function using WordBasic.xxx but I fear that will not be the case when
Microsoft upgrades again.

Any assistance appreciated.

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

If I recall correctly (which may not be the case), those commands would have
been associated with the use of a custom dialog,

The equivalent in the VBA world is a UserForm.

See the article "How to create a Userform" at:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Userforms/CreateAUserForm.htm


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Hope this helps.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP

 

[Jay Freedman]

Bob -

You may find it useful to download the WordBasic help file, which will
describe what the old code does:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a7-31ae-4b7c-a377-45a8e2c70ab2&DisplayLang=en

Once you have some idea what it should do, then you should (and will
probably have to) start from scratch in pure VBA to get the same or
similar functionality.

 

[BobTheElder]

Doug - I appreciate the link; I am recreating a WordBasic form as a UserForm
and attempting to translate the code to work with the new form.


Jay - I have the WordBasic help file but the only help for Dlg... commands
is that they have "been replaced by custom user forms. Refer to the topics in
Microsoft Forms Help." I haven't been able to find any reference that allows
me to determine what the commands do to be able to find out how to do it in
MS Forms. Thanks for all your assistance.