Re: Update Style to Match Selection

Herb,

I couldn't find one either. Thanks.

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Herb Tyson [MVP] wrote:
> Ah. *That* "Modify Style" dialog. While you can use the Prompt option
> to force it under some circumstances, I don't believe there is a
> built-in command to trigger the particular box Greg asked about. I've
> looked and didn't find a VBA approach either, either.
>
> You'd only ever want to see that dialog if it contained a style
> variant, in which case, you could create a macro to apply the current
> base/unmodified style, which would then trigger that dialog (unless
> the base style is Normal, in which case the Modify Style dialog
> refuses to appear).
>> If I'm interpreting your question correctly, in Word 2002 and 2003,
>> check the box for "Prompt to update style" on the Edit tab of Tools
>> | Options. Herb's answer is correct if you're actually looking for
>> the command to open
>> the Modify Style dialog.
>>
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>> "Greg" <gmaxey@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Herb,
>>>
>>> You appear to have satisfied Andy.
>>>
>>> I can't find the command that displays the Modify Style dialog that
>>> presents the user with the option to reapply or update. Does such a
>>> thing exist?


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