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Problems embedding Word in VB.Net
Hi,
I'm developing a VB.Net application which outputs to Word. However it also needs editing in Word. To do this I want to embed Word in my application. I tried this using the webbrowser control (MS KB Q304643). The problem is that when I open a document, I get the question whether I want to open or save the document, just like in a normal webbrowser. The other problem is that I can't override the Short-keys like Ctrl-N, which opens a new Word window. Does any one have experience with this? And found a solution to it? It would be very helpful.
I'm developing a VB.Net application which outputs to Word. However it also needs editing in Word. To do this I want to embed Word in my application. I tried this using the webbrowser control (MS KB Q304643). The problem is that when I open a document, I get the question whether I want to open or save the document, just like in a normal webbrowser. The other problem is that I can't override the Short-keys like Ctrl-N, which opens a new Word window. Does any one have experience with this? And found a solution to it? It would be very helpful.
Éric Moreau
see https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21114493/vb-net-embedding-notepad-or-any-other-program-to-a-form.html
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Thanks. Works fine with notepad, but doesn't work for Word. It just opens a new Word window.... It works with Excel but Excel then shows separately in the task bar.
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mpemberton5, a while ago I found an article about it in c# ( http://www.codetools.com/cs/miscctrl/winwordcontrol.asp ). Although it had very limited functionality (which I can't adjust because I don't know C#), it did work. I was hoping there was a similar VB.NET method.
Currently, I'm working on an alternative structure: creating a dll for Word, making Word the main window, which is not a very nice resolution, but it beats working with two different windows.
Cheers,
ws
Currently, I'm working on an alternative structure: creating a dll for Word, making Word the main window, which is not a very nice resolution, but it beats working with two different windows.
Cheers,
ws