PPT97: Sample Code to Open a Web Site in Internet Explorer

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   Sub LaunchWeb()

      Set s = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.application")
      s.Visible = True

      ' Change the following line to the Internet site you want to open.
      s.Navigate "http://www.microsoft.com"

   End Sub