Application.AppExecute method (Project)
Starts an application.
Syntax
expression. AppExecute( _Window_, _Command_, _Minimize_, _Activate_ )
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window | Optional | String | The caption of the application to activate. |
| Command | Optional | String | The command to start the application. Required if Window is omitted. If the application is running, Command is ignored. |
| Minimize | Optional | Boolean | True if the main window is minimized. The default value is False. |
| Activate | Optional | Boolean | True if the application is activated. The default value is True. |
Return value
Boolean
Example
The following example starts and activates Microsoft Excel.
Sub StartMicrosoftExcel()
AppExecute Command:="Excel.exe"
End Sub
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