Troubleshooting

What to Do When Automatic Conversion of Macros Does Not Work

The automatic conversion of WordBasic macro code into VBA doesn't always work perfectly, especially if your WordBasic macros are complex. Test your converted macros carefully to verify that they work the same way they did in WordBasic. If they don't, you might have to edit the macros, or re-create them in VBA.

What to Do When the Properties/Methods List Does Not Display When You Enter Code into a Module

If you want the Properties/Methods list to automatically display, select Tools, Options and go to the Editor tab. Place the check in the Auto List Members box.

What to Do When You Get an Error Message After You Enter a Line of Code

If your line of code doesn't contain ...

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