Re: How does Microsoft create the help files for Microsoft Word?

[Dave Brown <david -dot- brown -at- tait -dot- co -dot- nz>]

Amanda,

I have done a little with this when setting up templates.
In my case, all prompts were hardcoded within visual basic scripts. I am
guessing that you can also access external help files somehow.

In the VB help, look up 'Office Assistant'

Below is an example from the VB help.

The following example creates a balloon that contains tips for saving entered
data.

With Assistant.NewBalloon
    .BalloonType = msoBalloonTypeBullets
    .Icon = msoIconTip
    .Button = msoButtonSetOkCancel
    .Heading = "Tips for Saving Information."
    .Labels(1).Text = "Save your work often."
    .Labels(2).Text = "Install a surge protector."
    .Labels(3).Text = "Exit your application properly."
    .Show
End With

And of course, don't forget to check out
http://www.microsoft.com/Office/clippy/game.asp

--
Regards,
Dave Brown d8¬)»
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Eschew Obfuscation!



Blonde Writer wrote:

> Thanks everyone!  I know how much everyone hates that paper clip :)  They
> are looking for the prompting of help with the features and search
> functionality...  It is big complex package and the new product offering is
> for users who may have only used products like Word and Excel :)
>
> --Amanda