Word template programming with Word 2007 and VBA
Professional Word template creation for an IT service provider
On behalf of the communication agency "KopfKunst" (Münster), eWorks, as a service provider for the creation of Word templates, has optimized various Word templates of a well-known full-service IT service provider on the basis of the designs created by Kopfkunst. In addition to a functional template extension, the aim of the revision was above all to ensure the fast and convenient usability of all Word templates for creating Word documents without the risk of any operating errors.
At the start of the project, the outdated Word 2003 templates were first migrated to the current Word 2010 format, in particular the embedded Office toolbars were replaced by a modern Office ribbon. This was followed by the correction of errors in the Word VBA macros that had already been developed, for example for showing and hiding logos and headers. New functionalities were then developed by programming corresponding Word macros - including for showing and hiding page numbers. Last but not least, sophisticated document protection was developed using VBA programming to ensure that users can only edit certain parts of the document. (However, without restricting users in the way that Word document protection does).
eWorks provided its client with comprehensive support in optimizing the Word templates: starting with the planning, through the creation of Word templates and VBA macro programming, to the transfer and installation of the completed Word templates on a central Windows network drive. After installation, eWorks is available to the agency as a Microsoft Word specialist for operating questions, any error reports (warranty) and, if required, for further Word programming jobs.